Global News Podcast Hegseth: Today ‘most intense’ day of US strikes on Iran
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Mar 10, 2026 
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Vicky Ward / subject-matter interviewee
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Emily Wither / Azadeh Mashiri / field correspondents
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Pentagon / North America coverage (Helena Humphrey / quoted officials)
Vicky Ward, investigative journalist focused on the Jeffrey Epstein Zorro ranch search. Emily Wither and Azadeh Mashiri, field reporters covering border crossings and Nepal’s election. Pentagon/North America coverage with Helena Humphrey and quoted officials on US strikes. They discuss intense US strikes on Iran, refugee crossings into Turkey, the Zorro ranch search, oil and Strait of Hormuz risks, and Nepal’s surprising election outcome.
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US Plans Sustained Precision Campaign Against Iran
- The US intends to sustain intense, precision strikes to degrade Iran's missile, naval, and nuclear capabilities.
- Pete Hegseth said today would be the most intense day with "the most fighters, the most bombers, the most strikes" focused on missiles, navy, and denying nuclear weapons.
Tehran In Darkness With Limited Information
- Iran faces heavy overnight strikes and a near-total internet blackout causing confusion and trauma among civilians.
- Baran Basi reported Tehran plunged into darkness, no warning sirens, and people forced to shelter at home with limited information.
Refugees Describe Blast Injuries At Turkey Border
- Iranians crossing into eastern Turkey described blasts throwing people back and giving injuries from debris near struck targets.
- Emily Wither recorded a mother with children and a 19-year-old showing a stitched head wound after a police station strike.