CNN 5 Things Trump: ‘Big Wave’ to Come in Iran, Austin Shooting Victim Named, Voting Opens in Heated Senate Primaries and more
Mar 3, 2026
Breaking developments in the Iran conflict, including airstrikes near Tehran and expanding clashes with Hezbollah in Lebanon. A deadly mass shooting in Austin leaves three people dead and investigators piecing together evidence. Voters head to the polls in hotly contested Senate primaries in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas. A viral trend turns office supplies into a pop culture moment.
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Trump Predicts Escalation Targeting Iran’s Military Production
- President Trump warned a "big wave" of strikes on Iran, signaling a possible major escalation in pace and targets over the next 24 hours.
- A senior U.S. official said the next phase would target Iranian missile production, drones, and naval capability after strikes near Tehran and reports of 1,500 Iranian forces killed.
Hezbollah Opens A New Front With Strikes In Lebanon
- Hezbollah entered the conflict, exchanging rocket attacks with Israel and prompting Israeli strikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon.
- Israel seized positions, saw a high-rise collapse after a strike, ordered border evacuations, and said no major ground invasion was underway yet.
Victims Identified After Austin Mass Shooting
- Three people died from the Austin mass shooting, identified as Jorge Peterson, Savitha Sean, and Ryder Harrington; the suspect was killed by police.
- Investigators seized extensive digital and physical evidence and are reviewing thousands of hours of video to determine motive.