NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Monday, February 2, 2026
Mar 3, 2026
Coverage of new U.S. strikes and stated objectives against Iran and the wider regional fallout. Reports on downed aircraft, civilian damage, and travel chaos across Gulf cities. State Department evacuation warnings and threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. An Austin attack being probed for possible terrorism and released Clinton depositions linked to Jeffrey Epstein are also highlighted.
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Operation Epic Fury Aims For Rapid Results
- The U.S.-led campaign aims to rapidly degrade Iran’s military capacities to achieve decisive results within weeks rather than months.
- President Trump announced Operation Epic Fury and projected a four to five week timeline after strikes began at 3:38 p.m. on Friday.
Friendly Fire And Regional Spread Increased Chaos
- Friendly-fire incidents and widespread regional engagements increased operational chaos and U.S. casualties.
- Three U.S. jets were downed by Kuwait's missile defenses and at least six American service members were reported killed.
Multidimensional Strike Plan To Cripple Iran
- The strikes targeted air defenses, naval vessels, missile launchers and regime leadership to cripple Iran’s regional reach.
- U.S. officials claimed over 1,200 targets hit and 49 regime leaders killed while also noting hits on missiles, ships and underground silos.