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March 08, 2026 07:08 UTC

US can now 'pick and choose' Iran targets, defense analyst says ABC News contributor Mick Mulroy says the degradation of strategic targets in Iran has given the U.S. and IDF air supremacy in fighting Iran.

March 08, 2026 06:13 UTC

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March 08, 2026 05:46 UTC

Representatives of Qatar and other Gulf states targeted by Iranian drones and missiles have traveled to meet with Ukrainian arms manufacturers and learn from their experience in building supply chains. Now, Ukraine has become a laboratory for defensive systems to be used in President Trump’s new war against Iran—specifically in fending off Iran’s Shahed drones. The U.S. and its allies deployed some Merops systems in Poland and Romania last year following incursions by Russian drones. The unit price is far lower than the cost of systems the U.S. and allies are now firing at incoming Iranian missiles and drones. Since Saturday, Iran has used hundreds of ballistic missiles and Shahed drones in strikes against neighboring states and U.S. military bases.

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March 08, 2026 05:02 UTC

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March 08, 2026 04:07 UTC

TLDRA classified U.S. intelligence report suggests that even a large-scale military campaign by the United States would likely not result in the ousting of Iran's entrenched military and clerical establishment. The report, completed just before the U.S.-Israel initiated a war on Iran, outlines scenarios where Iran's institutions would respond to the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei by following protocols designed to preserve continuity of power. The intelligence community's assessment raises doubts about President Trump's plan to 'clean out' Iran's leadership and install a ruler of his choosing.

March 08, 2026 04:00 UTC

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March 08, 2026 03:57 UTC

Steven L. Taylor · · 19 commentsSource: The White HouseWho could have known that starting a major military operation in the Persian Gulf could lead to broader global economic consequences? Well, NBC News reports: U.S. crude oil sees largest weekly price jump on record. On Friday alone, U.S. crude oil spiked more than 12% to more than $91 per barrel, its highest price since late 2022. This has direct consequences at the pump:Gee, I wonder what happened right before that March 2 spike? More from CNBC: Oil surges 35% this week for biggest gain in futures trading history dating back to 1983.

March 08, 2026 02:17 UTC

That would likely mean U.S. gas prices shooting up to their peaks following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, when they hit $5 per gallon on average. “I don’t wake up too many mornings and get the chills when I look at the morning oil price numbers,” De Haan added. “There was this thinking that if oil prices start to soar that Trump would back down in Iran. All could become costlier to produce as the Iran conflict continues, ultimately raising prices for other businesses and consumers. “The timeline for an extremely large oil price move is very short,” the firm wrote.

March 08, 2026 01:01 UTC

The Lakers (38-25) are comfortably in sixth place in the West, but only 4-12 against teams that are .600 or better. Now with five of their next six games against teams that are .600 or better — starting with Sunday's 12:30 p.m. contest against the New York Knicks — the Lakers get a chance to prove their potential to make a playoff run. "But I know even some of the close games we've lost just recently, I know we've done some really good things. But unlike many of their other losses to playoff-contending teams, the Lakers answered Denver's run. The Lakers figured it out Friday behind a dazzling 44-point performance from Doncic, who leads the NBA with 10 40-point games this season.

March 08, 2026 00:57 UTC

How to care for your pet with health care prices on the rise Dr. Courtney Campbell and Bank of America Institute economist Taylor Bowley discuss the rising cost of pet care.

March 08, 2026 00:35 UTC

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