ABC News has announced an hour-long primetime special hosted by David Muir, focusing on the aftermath of U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. The program, titled 'Shockwaves: The Attack on Iran,' will air Sunday at 9:01 p.m. eastern on ABC, with streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. It aims to cover the events leading to the attacks, President Trump's decision, and potential future developments.
ABC News is dedicating its Sunday primetime slot to in-depth coverage of the recent U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, reflecting the ongoing priority of this international conflict for broadcasters. David Muir, anchor of ABC's 'World News Tonight,' will lead the special report, which examines the surprise deadly strikes, the background of President Trump's authorization of 'Operation Epic Fury,' reactions from Capitol Hill, Iran's subsequent retaliation, and strategic outlooks on what may follow.
The broadcast will feature contributions from several ABC correspondents positioned across key locations. Martha Raddatz and Mary Bruce will report from Washington, alongside chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl, chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas, and senior political correspondent Rachel Scott. International perspectives come from chief international correspondent Ian Pannell in Tel Aviv, James Longman in Istanbul, foreign correspondent Marcus Moore in Doha, and correspondent Matt Rivers in Amman.
Produced by ABC News, the special has Muriel Pearson as executive producer, with Chris Dinan and Jennifer Metz also involved. This move aligns with broader adjustments by major networks to address the attacks. Fox News has continued using anchors like Harris Faulkner for weekend coverage. CBS News aired a Saturday primetime special anchored by Tony Dokoupil, joined by 'Face the Nation' moderator Margaret Brennan. NBC News presented an hour-long program at 8 p.m. Saturday, led by Tom Llamas, who also anchored 'NBC Nightly News.'
Sunday morning public affairs programs across networks, including CBS's 'Face The Nation,' ABC's 'This Week,' NBC's 'Meet the Press,' Fox News Sunday, and CNN's 'State of the Union,' have incorporated interviews with lawmakers and experts to discuss the U.S. actions and their implications.
