03/09/2026 | World News Roundup

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Iran appoints the son of its killed supreme leader as new leader while U.S. and Israeli attacks target oil facilities.

["The episode opens with Steve Kathan reporting a seventh American death in the Iran war and four new U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iranian oil facilities.", "Iran appoints Mojtaba Khamenei, son of the killed supreme leader, as its new leader, with thousands celebrating in Tehran streets.", "Matt Gutman reports Israel warning that being the new Ayatollah is 'the highest risk job right now' as they target Iran's critical infrastructure.", "The Red Crescent reports over 1,300 killed in the conflict, with oil leaking into sewage systems and igniting rivers of fire.", "Israel explains they target energy infrastructure because 'this is where the money is coming from' to reduce Iran's capabilities.", "Iran responds with swarms of drones hitting locations including Kuwait's social security building and Dubai's airport.", "Iran changes tactics to use cluster munitions, several hitting Tel Aviv directly.", "In Lebanon, Hezbollah steps up rocket and drone fire at Israel, with most intercepted but prompting Israeli retaliation.", "Israel orders hundreds of thousands of Beirut residents to flee as they target buildings, with several hundred killed there.", "Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth insists this is not a regime change war, referencing President Trump calling previous wars 'dumb'.", "Oil prices top $100 a barrel overnight for the first time in four years, with gas prices up nearly 50 cents in a week.", "Energy Secretary Chris Wright suggests prices shouldn't go much higher due to global oil supply, while Chuck Schumer demands tapping strategic reserves.", "Fox News apologizes for airing old video of a hatless President Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony.", "FBI investigates after improvised explosive devices were thrown during rival protests outside New York City mayor's residence, with two arrests made.", "Norwegian police publish photos of a suspect in a U.S. Embassy explosion in Oslo that caused minor damage.", "The Defense Department destroys a suspected drug smuggling boat in the eastern Pacific, with six reported dead in an anti-smuggling campaign.", "TSA staffing shortages linked to partial government shutdown cause hours-long waits at security checkpoints, especially in Houston and New Orleans.", "A 30-year-old woman is detained after shots are fired at Rihanna's Beverly Hills mansion, with at least seven shots fired but no injuries.", "New research indicates more children are ending up in emergency rooms for serious dental problems according to KFF Health News.", "The episode concludes with obituaries for Country Joe McDonald and box office reports for Disney's 'Hoppers'."]

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