Morning Wire ‘Epic Fury’ Shreds Iran & Stateside Terror Scares | 3.9.26
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Mar 9, 2026 
Tim Pierce, Daily Wire reporter who covered recent terror scares and security incidents in the U.S. and Europe. Victoria Coates, Heritage Foundation national security expert on economic and military fallout from Operation Epic Fury. They discuss intensified strikes in Iran, leadership chaos and political risks, bomb threats and embassy alerts, air travel security incidents, and energy market disruptions tied to the conflict.
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Air Superiority Enabled Strikes On Iranian Energy Infrastructure
- The U.S. and Israel have established air superiority allowing strikes on Iranian fuel depots and energy infrastructure for the first time.
- Cabot Phillips described apocalyptic footage from Tehran showing enormous fires and thick black smoke after expanded targeting of fuel facilities.
Iran Fires From Civilian Areas And Alienates Regional Neighbors
- Iran's strikes often launch from sites near schools, neighborhoods, and mosques, increasing civilian risk and signaling regime desperation.
- Cabot Phillips noted Iran's regional attacks backfired, angering neighbors and pushing Arab states closer to the U.S.
Prepare For Political Fallout As Casualties And Gas Prices Rise
- Expect political risk for the Trump administration as public approval ranges from the high 40s to 60% disapproval and casualties mount.
- Cabot Phillips warned rising U.S. service member deaths and higher gas prices could worsen public opinion ahead of midterms.