Rapid developments in the Middle East this week, as conflicts in Iraq and Syria converge with a jihadist-led offensive that threatens the region. And the US is getting more involved.

To put all this in context, CCTV’s Liling Tan has more from the United Nations in New York.

Liling Tan reports on the U.S. invovlement in Iraq and Syria

Rapid developments in the Middle East this week, as conflicts in Iraq and Syria converge with a jihadist-led offensive that threatens the region. And the US is getting more involved. To put all this in context, CCTV's Liling Tan has more from the United Nations in New York.