War with Iran enters fourth day as more countries are drawn in
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What are the latest developments in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran?
Good morning. President Trump lays out his case for war. An Iranian regime armed with long-range missiles and nuclear weapons would be an intolerable threat to the Middle East, but also to the American people. we'll bring you the latest. And The Wall Street Journal explores what's driving the Pentagon's strategy. And NPR looks at how Iranians on the ground are reacting. It's Tuesday, March 3rd. I'm Cecilia Lay, and this is Apple News Today.
As the war with Iran enters its fourth day, the scale of the conflict has intensified and spread, pulling in more countries, bringing more casualties, and raising many more questions. Monday saw a new wave of strikes on both sides and fighting that spread across the Middle East.
How is President Trump's messaging influencing the conflict?
Israel shook southern Beirut with retaliatory strikes aimed at Hezbollah in Lebanon yesterday after they had sent rockets into Israel. Iranian strikes, meanwhile, were reported in the United Arab Emirates, and the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia was hit by drones. Beyond Israel, eight countries in the Middle East have now reported strikes by Iran. The State Department warned U.S. citizens still in large parts of the Middle East to, quote, Meanwhile, the death toll rose on all sides. AP reported 11 Israeli deaths, while over 500 people in Iran had been killed so far, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society. And six American service members have now died following Iranian strikes at a military base in Kuwait.
Three more ejected safely after Kuwaiti air defenses mistakenly shot down U.S. jets. Yesterday, the Trump administration shared details on its war aims and rationale. Speaking from the White House, Trump indicated that the conflict would go on for as long as necessary. Our objectives are clear. First, we're destroying Iran's missile capabilities. And you see that happening on an hourly basis and their capacity to produce brand new ones and pretty good ones they make. Second, we're annihilating their navy. We've knocked out already 10 ships there at the bottom of the sea. Third, we're ensuring that the world's number one sponsor of terror can never obtain a nuclear weapon. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio briefed lawmakers on Monday that the strikes were intended to address an imminent threat from Iran.
What are the reactions of Iranians to the ongoing war?
He also told reporters that the U.S. had gone to war in anticipation of an Israeli attack. We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action. We knew that that would precipitate an attack against American forces. And we knew that if we didn't preemptively go after them before they launched those attacks, we would suffer higher casualties and perhaps even higher those killed. And then we would all be here answering questions about why we knew that and didn't act. Rubio echoed the president's message about the days ahead, warning that, quote, the hardest hits are yet to come. But his classified briefing left Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer unimpressed. He said it had raised more questions than answers.
On the Senate floor, Schumer said that Trump had launched a conflict without a plan. This is a war of choice, not necessity. And regardless of whether you're a Democrat or a Republican or an Independent, Or even if you don't pay attention to politics, there's one thing almost everyone agrees on. We are sick and tired of endless wars in the Middle East. Speaking to CNN, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi said the U.S.
What military strategies are being employed by the U.S. and Israel?
had betrayed diplomacy and defended their decision to target nearby Middle East countries. We informed our neighbors that if America or Israel engages in animosity against Iran, definitely we will be in self-defense mode and we will target the American assets, the American military bases in the region, wherever they are located. The conflict now risks causing spikes to the global energy market. Iran has threatened to fire at any tankers looking to cross the Strait of Hormuz, a critical choke point for oil traders. And across the Gulf, hundreds of thousands of people hoping to flee the region have been left stranded as airports grounded flights.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What are the latest developments in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran?
0:04–1:06
2
How is President Trump's messaging influencing the conflict?
1:06–2:45
3
What are the reactions of Iranians to the ongoing war?
2:45–3:50
4
What military strategies are being employed by the U.S. and Israel?
3:50–6:04
5
How are other countries in the Middle East responding to the conflict?
6:04–8:03
6
What are the potential implications for global energy markets?
8:03–10:24
7
How could the outcome of this war affect Iran's political landscape?
10:24–12:52
8
What are the key stories emerging from the Texas GOP primary and Epstein investigation?
12:52–14:02
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