Where things stand after another weekend of war

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By CARA ANNAMarch 9, 2026 at 08:53 AM

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The U.S. and Israel continued their military campaign against Iran as of March 7-8, 2026, resulting in attacks on Tehran, Iran, and airstrikes in Sir al-Gharbiyeh village in south Lebanon. The conflict has led to casualties, including the death of a U.S. Army Reserve soldier in Kuwait. The remains of the soldier were returned to the U.S. at Dover Air Force Base. Iran has appointed a new commander for its war strategy and named a son of its late supreme leader as his successor, a move criticized by U.S. President Donald Trump. The Revolutionary Guard has pledged allegiance to the new commander. The ongoing conflict has also caused oil prices to surge above $100 a barrel.

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Dover Air Force Base 40% Sir al-Gharbiyeh 40% Lebanon 50% Kuwait 50% Nicole Amor 60% Revolutionary Guard 60% Mojtaba Khamenei 60% Donald Trump ×270% Tehran 80% Israel ×280% United States ×280% Iran ×390%

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military campaign 90% war 90% airstrikes 70% drone strike 60% oil prices 60% casualty return 60% revolutionary guard 50% islamic republic 50%

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Iran

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