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March 2

More US forces headed to Middle East, Caine says

Additional U.S. forces are deploying to the Middle East for the war with Iran, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine told reporters Monday.

March 2

Gas prices could jump as Middle East tensions threaten global oil supply

Gas prices could rise 25-50 cents per gallon as Middle East tensions threaten global oil supplies after strikes on Iran killed Supreme Leader Khamenei.

March 2

Missiles above, newborns below: Israeli hospitals shift critical care underground

Israeli medical centers move patients underground during Iran conflict, with Schneider Children's Medical Center relocating 119 children to fortified areas.

March 2

Ex-CIA chief warns not to underestimate Iran’s response after Operation Epic Fury exposed regime ‘arrogance’

Former CIA Director David Petraeus calls U.S.-Israel operation that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei an "extraordinary achievement" amid ongoing campaign.

March 2

Hegseth lays out 'clear' 3-part mission against Iran, says war ‘is not endless'

Pete Hegseth outlines three-part mission against Iran during Pentagon briefing, rejecting endless war comparisons while detailing Operation Epic Fury objectives.

March 2

HUGE fireball after strike near state TV headquarters in Tehran

A massive fireball and explosions erupted near Iran’s state TV headquarters in Tehran after a strike was reported.

March 2

Prediction markets point to Talarico-Paxton showdown in Texas Senate race

Traders on Kalshi are increasingly betting that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico will secure their parties’ Senate nominations ahead of Tuesday’s primary.

March 2

US surges forces to Middle East as Pentagon warns Iran fight ‘will take some time'

War Secretary Pete Hegseth discusses U.S. military operations against Iran as more American forces deploy to the Middle East in escalating campaign.

March 2

Retired general who once led Air Force Research Laboratory goes missing

Retired Air Force Maj. Gen. William McCasland, 68, went missing in Albuquerque on Friday, with authorities issuing a Silver Alert due to medical concerns.

March 2

Hegseth says 'we didn't start' war with Iran but 'we are finishing it'

War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday declared Operation Epic Fury as "the most lethal, most complex and most precise aerial operation in history."