CBS Evening News CBS Evening News, 03/02/26
Mar 3, 2026
Nancy Cordes, White House correspondent covering political reactions and timelines. Matt Gutman, Middle East chief correspondent reporting from Tel Aviv with eyewitness detail. They discuss the war in Iran, scope and intensity of strikes, on-the-ground attacks and civilian impact, military campaign targets, and economic fallout like fuel price risks.
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Follow State Department Evacuation Advisories Now
- The State Department urged Americans in 14 countries to leave immediately amid escalating threats.
- Tony DeCoppo reports the U.S. Embassy in Amman was evacuated after an unnamed threat, signalling urgent travel and safety actions.
Iran's Retaliation Spread Across Region
- Iranian retaliation reached at least 11 countries with missiles and drones, killing hundreds and striking civilian sites.
- Matt Gutman highlights hits in Kuwait, Bahrain, Dubai, and Israel including civilian casualties and a girls' school strike.
Friendly Fire Downed Three F-15s Over Kuwait
- Three U.S. F-15s were shot down by Kuwaiti air defenses in a friendly fire incident; all six crew members ejected safely.
- Video showed a pilot smiling after ejecting, illustrating the chaotic conditions over Kuwait.