NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Tuesday, March 3, 2026
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Mar 4, 2026 Keir Simmons, foreign correspondent reporting from Dubai, provides firsthand coverage of missile and drone strikes and interviews with Americans affected by the attacks. He describes a drone strike near the U.S. consulate, regional retaliation by Iran, and the unfolding economic and military fallout. Multiple on‑the‑ground scenes and eyewitness accounts are highlighted.
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Iran's Widespread Attacks Escalate Regional Conflict
- Iran's retaliatory campaign targeted U.S. bases, embassies, and consulates across the Middle East, escalating regionwide conflict.
- Keir Simmons and Tom Yamas report strikes near the U.S. embassy in Jordan and a drone attack that set the American consulate in Dubai on fire, showing broad geographic reach.
Register With State Department For Evacuation Help
- Americans in the Middle East should register with the State Department if they want evacuation assistance.
- Keir Simmons notes the State Department is arranging military and charter flights but many commercial flights are being canceled amid airspace closures.
Rescues Amid Confusion After Pilots Eject
- Two U.S. pilots ejected after being hit by Kuwaiti air defenses and were rescued on the ground amid confusion.
- Video shows Kuwaitis rushing to help a pilot found on a beach and another pilot nearly confronted before helpers realized he was American.