World News Tonight with David Muir Full Episode: Sunday, March 8, 2026
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Mar 9, 2026 Urgent searches and a federal surge to find a missing woman. Authorities probe an alleged illegal bio lab after people fell ill. Shifts in federal deployments and the drawdown of agents from Minnesota amid unrest. Reports on international tensions, military actions and energy market disruptions. Coverage of tragic local crime, severe weather impacts, and a cross-country marathon feat.
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War With Iran Escalation And Civilian Toll
- The war with Iran has rapidly escalated, producing cross-border strikes, targeting of energy infrastructure, and rising civilian casualties.
- Israeli attacks hit oil depots in Tehran, Iranian strikes hit radar and water supplies, and Iran reports over a thousand dead including many children.
U.S. Military Casualties Continue
- U.S. military casualties continue, with CENTCOM confirming a seventh service member died from injuries sustained in an Iranian strike.
- President Trump attended dignified transfers and warned more sacrifices are possible while promising to limit losses.
New Iranian Supreme Leader Chosen
- Iran named Mushtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son of the late Ayatollah, as successor, signaling continuity of hard-line policies.
- Israel and President Trump signaled the new leader would be an immediate target and possibly unacceptable to the U.S.