World Report March 3: Tuesday's top stories in 10 minutes
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Mar 3, 2026 David Common, a Canadian journalist reporting from Tel Aviv, gives on-the-ground updates about strikes and incursions. He discusses Israel's expanded operations into Lebanon and targeted airstrikes on Iran. He also covers the regional fallout, including embassy closures and evacuations across the Gulf.
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Israel Expands Fight Into Lebanon With Ground Incursion
- Israel has escalated from air strikes to moving ground forces into southern Lebanon to create a buffer against Hezbollah.
- David Common reports this breaks a recent ceasefire and follows strikes on Hezbollah's Iranian backers, prompting renewed rocket exchanges and wider confrontation.
Targeting Iran's Missile Sites And Leadership
- Israel and the U.S. are targeting Iran's long-range missile sites and top leadership to degrade strike capabilities.
- David Common says hundreds of Iranian sites have been hit in days and strikes look set to continue for weeks.
Gulf Attacks Trigger U.S. Embassy Closures
- Iran's retaliatory attacks in the Gulf have hit U.S. diplomatic and military sites, prompting U.S. embassy closures and evacuation warnings.
- The U.S. closed embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait and warned citizens across the region to leave.