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Trump at a Medal of Honor ceremony. Photo: Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images

5 big things

1.Trump says war against Iran moving "substantially ahead" of schedule

  • Barak Ravid
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    • Barak Ravid
    14 mins ago
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    World
    Earthquake in the Gulf: Iran war expands to dozen countries in 72 hours
    Smoke rises from an explosion following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon on March 2.

    Smoke rises from an explosion following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon on March 2. Photo: Jalaa Marey / AFP via Getty Images

    Just 72 hours after the U.S. and Israel began bombing Iran, the war has already consumed nearly the entire Middle East, reached the gates of Europe and raised new fears of attacks on American soil.

    Why it matters: The sheer geographic scope of the war is staggering — directly involving at least 11 countries, disrupting the global flow of oil and gas, and rattling markets worldwide.

    Go deeper (3 min. read)
    • Andrew Solender
    Updated 1 hour ago
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    Politics & Policy
    U.S. Capitol security "heightened" due to Iran conflict
    Illustration of the Capitol building with a siren on top.

    Illustration: Gabriella Turrisi/Axios

    Congressional security officials are instituting "heightened security measures" at the U.S. Capitol in response to escalating conflict in the Middle East, according to a notice to House offices obtained by Axios.

    Why it matters: It is a signal of how seriously domestic law enforcement is taking the possibility of attacks on U.S. soil related to ongoing U.S. operations in Iran.

    Go deeper (1 min. read)
    • Avery Lotz
    1 hour ago
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    Politics & Policy
    Trump delivers Iran messaging through exclusive interview spree
    President Trump — wearing a dark suit, a white collared shirt, a dark tie, and an American flag pin and a white "USA" cap — holds his fist up as he walks.

    President Trump gestures as he arrives at Palm Beach International Airport on Feb. 27. Photo: Mandel Ngan / AFP via Getty Images

    President Trump has made a scattershot case for Israel and America's joint attacks on Iran through a series of one-on-one interviews with various media outlets.

    The big picture: The mission's timelines and goals vary depending on when and to whom Trump is speaking as the administration tries to assure the American public the operation will not be another prolonged war in the Middle East.

    Go deeper (2 min. read)

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