ABC News Schedules Sunday Primetime Special With David Muir on Iran Attacks

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ABC News has scheduled a Sunday primetime special anchored by David Muir that will focus on the global coverage and aftermath of the recent attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran. The program, titled 'Shockwaves: The Attack on Iran,' will air at 9:01 p.m. Eastern and will also stream on Disney+ and Hulu. The special will offer reports on the lead-up to the attack, President Trump's decision to launch 'Operation Epic Fury,' reaction from Capitol Hill, and Iran's retaliation, as well as what might happen next from a strategic viewpoint.

Why it matters

The decision by ABC News to air a primetime special on the Iran attacks underscores the continued public interest and importance of the story, as TV news networks rearrange their normal weekend schedules to provide extensive coverage of the developing situation.

The details

The one-hour primetime special will feature reporting from ABC News' top correspondents, including Martha Raddatz from Washington, chief international correspondent Ian Pannell from Tel Aviv, chief international correspondent James Longman from Istanbul, foreign correspondent Marcus Moore from Doha, correspondent Matt Rivers from Amman, chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce from Washington, chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl, chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas, and senior political correspondent Rachel Scott. The special is produced by ABC News, with Muriel Pearson as executive producer and Chris Dinan and Jennifer Metz also producing.

• The special will air on Sunday, March at 9:01 p.m. Eastern.

What’s next

The special will examine Iran's retaliation and what might happen next from a strategic viewpoint.