The Megyn Kelly Show Seventh Iran War U.S. Death, IED Attack in NYC, New Epstein Security Guard Questions: AM Update 3/9
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Mar 9, 2026 A fast rundown of escalating U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran, including reports of a deadly hit and oil topping $100. A tense scene in NYC after an IED is thrown during rival protests and suspects are detained. Newly revealed DOJ records show strange online searches by a guard connected to a high-profile death. A fresh NBC poll shows shifting political approval and midterm concerns.
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Iran Campaign Escalation And Civilian Strike Questions
- The U.S.-Israeli strikes have expanded into a high-casualty, sustained campaign with over 3,000 Iranian targets struck and a seventh U.S. service member killed.
- Early precision strikes likely hit an elementary school in Minab, killing many children and prompting U.S. investigations and competing official narratives from Tom Bevan and President Trump.
Rhetoric And Retaliation Raise Risk Of Wider Conflict
- President Trump publicly demands unconditional surrender from Iran while Iranian leaders vow continued resistance, raising the stakes for broader regional escalation.
- Iran fires hundreds of missiles and drones at neighboring states, damaging civilian infrastructure and driving oil above $100 per barrel.
Israeli Strikes Push Oil Above Hundred Dollar Threshold
- Israeli strikes on Iranian fuel depots created visible large-scale fires and exceeded anticipated scope, contributing to rapid oil-price spikes.
- By Sunday evening oil topped $100 per barrel, adding domestic economic pressure on the U.S. administration.