Anderson Cooper 360 U.S. Consulate Grounds in Dubai Hit by Suspected Iranian Drone
Mar 4, 2026
Jeff Zeleny, CNN correspondent covering Texas campaigns in Austin. John King, CNN election analyst tracking vote counts and primary dynamics. Clarissa Ward, CNN international correspondent reporting near Iran-Iraq border. They discuss rising US-Iran tensions and frontline regional developments. They cover Texas Senate primary drama, voter reactions at campaign headquarters, and what early returns suggest about runoffs.
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Scale And Aim Of Early Strike Campaign
- U.S. and allied strikes hit nearly 2,000 Iranian targets in under 100 hours, aiming to degrade air defenses, ballistic missiles, drones, and naval capabilities.
- CENTCOM reported destruction of hundreds of missiles, launchers, drones, and 17 Iranian ships to curtail threats across the Arabian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.
Israel Targeting Ballistic Missile Capacity
- Israeli strikes (with likely U.S. participation) focused on degrading Iran's ballistic missile launch and air defense sites to reduce missile barrages at Israel.
- Jeremy Diamond noted missile barrages to Israel were shrinking, with intercepts still causing injuries from shrapnel.
Kurdish Leader Says Ground Operation Is Being Prepared
- Clarissa Ward interviewed an Iranian Kurdish senior leader who said Kurdish forces plan a ground operation in western Iran with U.S. and Israeli support.
- The leader confirmed a phone call between President Trump and KDPI leadership but offered few operational details.
