Consider This from NPR How is the Iran war reshaping the world and politics here at home?
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Mar 6, 2026 
Domenico Montanaro, NPR senior political editor who breaks down polling and public opinion. Michelle Kellerman, NPR diplomatic correspondent who explains international reactions and diplomacy. They discuss how the war has spread across the Middle East. They explore global diplomatic efforts, Russia’s reported role, and how American public opinion and Trump’s standing are shifting.
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Shock of Initial Strikes And Immediate Retaliation
- U.S. and Israeli strikes in the first 24 hours targeted over a thousand sites and killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
- Iran called the strikes a violation of sovereignty and vowed decisive retaliation, launching drones and missiles at U.S. bases in the Gulf that killed six American service members.
On-the-Ground Reactions In Tehran
- An unnamed Iranian engineer described hearing explosions and neighbors cheering after strikes, signaling on-the-ground shock and local reactions.
- NPR producers even saw an explosion from their downtown Tehran office window, underscoring the conflict's immediate visibility.
Strait Closure Strains Global Markets
- The conflict disrupted regional security and global markets as Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz and targeted shipping, causing oil prices to spike.
- Energy analyst John Kilduff warned the closures created a real-time supply problem for markets.