Anderson Cooper 360 CNN Global Report War With Iran
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Mar 3, 2026 
David Petraeus, retired U.S. Army general and former CIA director, provides military perspective on strategy and objectives in the Iran conflict. He discusses missions to degrade missile, drone, naval and nuclear capabilities. Short, focused analysis on whether strikes can achieve political aims. Tactical and regional implications are highlighted.
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Massive Initial Strikes Aim To Degrade Iran's Missile Capacity
- The U.S. and Israel have conducted intense strikes in Iran, striking roughly 1,200 targets in the first three days and planning to double that by tomorrow.
- Jeremy Diamond reported Israeli officials expect Iran's missile launch capability to be significantly degraded by tomorrow night due to those strikes.
Priority Targets Focus On Missiles Drones And Naval Assets
- U.S. efforts are prioritizing destruction of missile launchers, drone storage/launch sites, and naval assets to prevent threats like Strait of Hormuz blockades.
- David Petraeus emphasized Shahed drones as a new lethal threat that requires targeting production, storage and launch infrastructure.
Iraq Front Sees Targeting Of Bases And Civilian Sites Near Erbil
- Iran-backed militias in Iraq have escalated strikes, targeting bases, airports and even hotels near Erbil; Kurdistan lacks robust air defenses.
- Clarissa Ward described drones striking Harir Air Base and a hotel reportedly housing U.S.-affiliated contractors.