PBS News Hour - Full Show March 3, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
Mar 3, 2026
Senator Mark Warner, Virginia Democrat and Senate Intelligence leader, offers a congressional perspective on classified briefings and War Powers. John Bolton, former national security advisor known for hawkish views, defends recent U.S. military action and argues for regime change. They debate risks, evacuation logistics, and plans for aftermath in a tense international moment.
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Airstrikes Target Iran Leadership And Nuclear Sites
- U.S. and Israeli airstrikes have targeted Iran's leadership and alleged secret nuclear sites, escalating civilian casualties inside Iran.
- Nick Schifrin reported flattened advisory buildings, strikes near Qom's clerics, and Iran claiming over 100 mostly schoolchildren killed in one strike.
Iran Expands Strikes To Gulf Diplomatic Targets
- Iran widened attacks across the Gulf, striking U.S. diplomatic facilities and regional embassies, closing most civilian airspace.
- Officials said an Iranian drone hit the Dubai consulate parking lot and embassies in Riyadh and Kuwait were attacked, complicating evacuations.
Airspace Closures Hamper Evacuation Plans
- Evacuating Americans is hampered by airport and airspace closures, limiting the ability to land military or charter flights.
- Ambassador Janice Jacobs explained planes can be ready but cannot land without host-nation permissions amid strikes on airports like Kuwait's.