Global News Podcast Trump warns of more US deaths in Iran war
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Mar 2, 2026 
Nick Marsh, a business reporter tracking oil and market moves in Asia; Joe Floto, Middle East bureau chief reporting from Tel Aviv; David Willis, North America correspondent covering US political fallout. They discuss US military deaths and warnings of more casualties. Tensions spreading with Hezbollah and strikes in Beirut. Oil and shipping risks around the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump Warns More US Deaths Possible
- President Donald Trump warned more US military deaths are likely as the US and Israel continue attacks on Iran.
- He released video statements justifying Operation Epic Fury and said it could last up to four weeks while critics call the actions illegal and urge congressional authorization.
Hezbollah Joins The Fight
- Hezbollah entered the conflict by firing rockets and drones at Israel, prompting Israeli strikes on Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut and evacuation orders in southern Lebanon.
- Joe Floto explained Hezbollah's ideological and financial ties to Iran made it unlikely to stay out of a war sparked by the Ayatollah's death.
Iranian Exile Describes Relief And Fear
- An Iranian woman now living in Turkey expressed mixed emotions: happiness at Khamenei's death and extreme stress over family safety and internet blackouts.
- She described disrupted communications, friends helping from Turkey, and fear about Iran's future if conflict continues.