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March 3, 2026

As Iran’s leadership shifts amid war, Hezbollah moves to reset the balance: expert

Hezbollah declares readiness for "open war" and fires rockets into northern Israel, prompting Israeli retaliation as the militant group escalates involvement.

March 3, 2026

Trump says Iran’s succession bench wiped out as Israeli strike hits leadership deliberations

Trump says U.S. military strikes eliminated Iran's leadership succession bench, raising questions about who will emerge to lead the Islamic Republic next.

March 3, 2026

LIZ PEEK: Democrats rage over Trump’s Iran strikes as exiles cheer ayatollah’s fall

Critics blast Trump-Israel joint military action in Iran as Iranians worldwide celebrate Khamenei's regime end, exposing deep political divisions.

March 2, 2026

Iran nuclear talks didn't 'pass the smell test' before Trump launched strikes, says Vance

Vice President JD Vance said U.S. envoys conducted three rounds of talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Geneva, but negotiations failed.

March 2, 2026

Radical US mosques honor Iran's Supreme Leader's 'martyrdom' with memorial services, eulogy: 'Our leader'

Two US mosques previously scrutinized for alleged Iran ties held events honoring Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after a US strike killed him, including one that referred to him as 'our leader.'

March 2, 2026

Iran starts ‘indiscriminate’ strikes across Gulf of Oman, hits shadow tanker tied to regime

Gulf of Oman tanker attacks escalate as Iran retaliates against Operation Epic Fury with missiles targeting U.S. allies, disrupting commercial traffic through chokepoint.

March 2, 2026

Longtime Trump critic credits him for restoring 'credibility of US deterrence' as Iran strikes unfold

Longtime Trump critic George Will praised the president for restoring "the credibility of U.S. deterrence" after the Trump administration and Israel carried out strikes against Iran.

March 2, 2026

Fetterman blasts Iran strike critics, Ayatollah's apologists: 'Let's see who grieves for that garbage'

Sen. John Fetterman breaks with fellow Democrats to defend Trump-Netanyahu Iran strikes, calling regime leaders 'garbage' and questioning party critics.

March 2, 2026

Firebrand anti-American cleric Alireza Arafi seen as contender to replace Iran’s Khamenei

Iran selects radical Islamist Ayatollah Alireza Arafi to interim leadership council following Khamenei's death, positioning him as potential successor.

March 2, 2026

Trump: ‘I got him before he got me’ after killing Iran’s Supreme Leader

Trump says he authorized strike killing Iranian leader Khamenei before Tehran, Iran, could act on alleged assassination plots against him and officials.