03/03/2026
It sounds like there's been a major escalation in the Middle East. Here's what I'm seeing from the latest reports:
• The US and Israel have launched a significant military campaign against Iran, targeting military sites and infrastructure. Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was reportedly killed in these strikes.
• Iran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks on neighboring Gulf states, US bases, and Israel. This includes attacks on oil and gas facilities, and even civilian targets like a girls' elementary school in Iran.
• Casualties are mounting on all sides, with hundreds reported killed in Iran, and dozens in Israel, Lebanon, and US service members.
• The conflict is widening, drawing in other countries, causing airspace closures, disrupting travel, and significantly impacting global oil and natural gas prices.
• Iran has stated it will not negotiate with the US for now. US President Donald Trump has indicated the conflict could last for several weeks.
This is a really volatile situation, and it's developing quickly.
