NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Mar 5, 2026
A dramatic military escalation in the Middle East, including a U.S. submarine sinking an Iranian warship and follow-up airstrikes degrading missile and drone capabilities. Iran’s strikes expand regionally, even reaching toward Turkey as NATO watches. Thousands of Americans face travel chaos and evacuation efforts. Several U.S. service members killed in the conflict are identified.
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Submarine Torpedoed Iranian Warship
- A U.S. submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian warship, the first American sub-to-ship torpedo kill since World War II.
- NBC aired rare periscope footage showing the massive blast and Pentagon confirmation of the strike's significance.
Air Strikes Dramatically Reduced Iranian Attacks
- U.S. and Israeli air strikes rapidly degraded Iran's missile and drone capability, with Pentagon figures showing ballistic missile launches down 86% and drone attacks down 73%.
- Pentagon released videos of strikes on missile launchers to underline sweeping operational success.
Conflict Threatens NATO With Missile Strikes
- Iran has sought to expand the conflict by targeting NATO territory, prompting allied defenses to shoot down missiles.
- NATO publicly backed the U.S.-Israeli operation and vowed to defend every inch of NATO territory after a missile penetrated Turkish airspace.