World News Tonight with David Muir Full Episode: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Mar 22, 2026
Jaclyn Lee, an ABC News Los Angeles correspondent covering economic fallout, and Patrick Reevell, reporting from Doha on frontline developments. They discuss escalating strikes and missile activity in the Middle East. They also cover soaring fuel and jet costs, flight cuts, and disruptions tied to the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran Demonstrates Longer Range Strikes
- The war with Iran has expanded into strikes on nuclear-linked sites and long-range missile launches that show greater reach than previously believed.
- Patrick Reevell reports missiles struck near Dimona and Diego Garcia, signaling Iran's ability to target sites over 2,000 miles away and escalate region-wide risk.
U.S. And Iran Capability Assessments Diverge
- U.S. assessments differ on Iran's remaining combat strength amid heavy daily missile and drone launches and control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- CENTCOM says Iran lost capability, yet Patrick Reevell notes dozens of daily launches and new Marine expeditionary forces deploying.
Buy Airline Tickets Early Amid Fuel Shock
- Air travelers should consider buying tickets now as airlines cut flights and hedge for extreme fuel-price scenarios up to $175 per barrel.
- Jaclyn Lee notes United canceled about 5% of flights and warns jet fuel jumped 82% since the war began.