World News Tonight with David Muir

Full Episode: Tuesday, March 3, 2025

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Mar 4, 2026
Featuring Ian Pannell, a foreign correspondent covering conflict zones, and other ABC on-air reporters. They report on Iranian strikes threatening U.S. embassies, Americans stranded across 14 countries, drone impacts near a Dubai consulate, regional air defense strains, market and oil shocks from disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, and major domestic legal and safety stories.
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Embassies Hit And Americans Stranded

  • U.S. embassies and consulates across the Middle East were hit by drones and missiles, forcing closures and stranding Americans in 14 countries.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio said evacuations will use charter flights, military transports, expanded commercial options, and land routes to safety.
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Strait Of Hormuz Shutdown Hits Markets

  • Iran's strikes shut down the Strait of Hormuz, driving oil prices up and rattling global markets with steep stock losses.
  • President Trump said the U.S. Navy may escort ships while economists warn higher fuel and food inflation will ripple through the economy.
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Kuwait Facility Vulnerable And Jets Downed

  • A U.S. tactical operations center in Kuwait lacked adequate defenses, leaving service members vulnerable and resulting in six deaths.
  • Three F-15s were downed by friendly fire, with video showing locals confronting a parachuted pilot before realizing they were American.
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