Global News Podcast US and Israel hit Iranian oil depot
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Mar 8, 2026 Guest
Field and Correspondent Reporters (Wirra Davis, Fanindra Dahal, Ben Wyatt and others)
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Bernd de Boosman
Wirra Davis, Fanindra Dahal and Ben Wyatt report from Lebanon, Nepal and the US east coast with eyewitness accounts and local interviews. Bernd de Boosman, Washington correspondent, explains US reactions and political context. They cover strikes on Iranian oil facilities, Iran’s retaliatory attacks, Lebanon’s civilian toll, a former rapper rising in Nepali politics, and NASA’s successful asteroid deflection.
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Oil Depots Hit For First Time
- The US and Israel struck Iranian oil depots, marking the first attack on Iran's oil infrastructure since the war began.
- Huge fireballs over Tehran signalled damage to key revenue sources and Israel claimed the depot was used by Iran's military.
Trump Calls Campaign Successful Amid Casualties
- President Trump framed the campaign as going well despite US casualties, insisting Iran's capacity to launch drones and missiles is diminished.
- He discussed replacing Iran's leadership and expressed optimism while families mourned six fallen service members.
Iran Vows Continued Retaliation
- Iran vowed to continue strikes and demanded compensation after the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei.
- Senior official Ali Larijani warned the price for the killing will not be small and pledged ongoing retaliation.