Nightline: War with Iran War With Iran: Day 34
Apr 3, 2026
Coverage of a presidential primetime threat and its ripple effect on global oil and gas prices. Reports on strikes, closures in the Strait of Hormuz, and attacks on regional infrastructure. On-the-ground images from Jerusalem and a conversation about the war's roots, economic fallout, and public frustration.
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Trump Frames Short Window For Iran Deal
- President Trump vowed to escalate attacks on Iran and demanded a deal "before it's too late," framing a short window for diplomatic resolution.
- Byron Pitts and Nightline branded this episode "Day 34," signaling sustained daily coverage as the conflict continues.
Escalation Sends Fuel Prices Higher
- Oil prices spiked after the president threatened stepped-up attacks, pushing U.S. gasoline above $4 a gallon and diesel toward $6.
- Nightline connected those price moves to missed capacity in the Strait of Hormuz and federal policy choices reducing energy supply domestically.
Conflict Spreads Across The Region
- Airstrikes and counterstrikes intensified across the region with hits in Iran, Israel, Yemen, Lebanon and Gulf states, showing the war's broadening geographic scope.
- Brit Clennett noted strikes on a Karaj bridge, Isfahan missile base, and hits on Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.