NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas

Richard Engel, Sam Brock and Tom Costello report from the field — Engel on strikes in Iran and regional fallout, Brock on an IED incident linked to teen attackers in NYC, and Costello on chaotic airport lines amid TSA disruptions. Short, fast-paced updates cover oil market swings, security incidents, and travel headaches.

Coverage of rising U.S.-Iran conflict with reports of a new American casualty and Iran naming a new hardline leader. Investigation into an explosion at the U.S. Embassy in Oslo and a bomb thrown near New York’s mayoral residence. Markets react as oil tops $100 amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. A dramatic highway rescue in San Antonio adds a human-interest turn.

Danielle Hammamjian, Beirut field reporter covering strikes and displacement. She describes Tehran bombardment and regional tensions. She details half a million displaced in Lebanon and makeshift shelters in Beirut. She also touches on civilian experiences and the humanitarian strain.

Richard Engel, veteran NBC News foreign correspondent reporting from the Middle East. He gives on-the-ground reporting from Tel Aviv about U.S. and Israeli strikes and military operations. Coverage also includes escalation and civilian displacement in Lebanon, and an investigation into an Iranian school strike likely caused by a U.S. munition.

Peter Alexander, NBC News White House correspondent, breaks down the sudden firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the administration shakeup. Abbas Araqchi, Iran's foreign minister, discusses Iran's recent military strikes, regional actions, and responses to U.S. policy. Short, direct conversations cover leadership shifts, strategic motives, and rising tensions.

A dramatic military escalation in the Middle East, including a U.S. submarine sinking an Iranian warship and follow-up airstrikes degrading missile and drone capabilities. Iran’s strikes expand regionally, even reaching toward Turkey as NATO watches. Thousands of Americans face travel chaos and evacuation efforts. Several U.S. service members killed in the conflict are identified.

Keir Simmons, foreign correspondent reporting from Dubai, provides firsthand coverage of missile and drone strikes and interviews with Americans affected by the attacks. He describes a drone strike near the U.S. consulate, regional retaliation by Iran, and the unfolding economic and military fallout. Multiple on‑the‑ground scenes and eyewitness accounts are highlighted.

Coverage of new U.S. strikes and stated objectives against Iran and the wider regional fallout. Reports on downed aircraft, civilian damage, and travel chaos across Gulf cities. State Department evacuation warnings and threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. An Austin attack being probed for possible terrorism and released Clinton depositions linked to Jeffrey Epstein are also highlighted.

Coverage of escalating strikes between the U.S., Israel and Iran and the resulting regional tensions. Reports on three American service members killed and the timing of Tehran attacks. Airport shutdowns in Dubai leaving thousands stranded. Political fallout in Washington and sharp moves in oil markets that threaten higher gas prices.

Kristen Welker, NBC News correspondent and moderator known for major interviews, reports on the administration's timeline and statements about the strikes. Discussion covers reported hits on Iran leadership and regional retaliatory attacks. Conversation also touches on U.S. objectives, new weapons used such as drones, and broader regional and economic impacts.