CBS Evening News CBS Evening News, 03/10/26
Mar 10, 2026
Nancy Cordes, Chief White House correspondent known for national security reporting. She breaks down the surge in U.S. airstrikes on Iran and the Pentagon’s account of troop casualties. Short segments also cover the war’s daily costs and White House rationale, and risks to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz amid mine deployments.
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War Intensified Quickly With High Immediate Costs
- The U.S. bombing campaign in Iran intensified dramatically by day 11, changing the scale and costs of the conflict.
- Nancy Cordes reports the Pentagon called it the most intense day and CBS confirmed munitions used in first two days cost $5.6 billion.
Endgame Depends On Commander In Chief Not Timelines
- The length and endgame of the conflict remain unclear and hinge on presidential decisions rather than fixed timetables.
- Nancy Cordes notes Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said duration is up to the commander in chief while Democrats say briefings provided no clear endgame.
Strait Of Hormuz Closure Threatens Oil Flow
- The Strait of Hormuz became effectively closed as Iran moved to deploy naval mines, threatening global oil flows and insurance coverage.
- Matt Gutman reported Iran was moving to place mines and insurers stopped covering ships, forcing production cuts.