Republicans praise U.S. strikes on Iran as Democrats question the administration's strategy
Members of Congress split largely along party lines in their assessments of the U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran, with Republicans largely backing the operation and Democrats urging the administration to seek congressional approval and questioning the president's strategy.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:13:12 GMT

Khamenei's death met with public mourning, quiet celebrations as regime's opponents wait for an opening
For the first time in 37 years, the sun rose on a leaderless Tehran, its streets unusually hushed as Iranians awoke to the news that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:39:53 GMT

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, religious cleric who ruled Iran for decades, killed in strikes
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who reigned as Iran’s supreme leader for the past 36 years, was killed in a sweeping U.S. and Israeli attack on the country Saturday.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:44:09 GMT

Photos: Thousands of Iranians turn out to mourn Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran
For many Iranians, the day began with the news they had feared.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:42:20 GMT

How oil and gas prices could be affected by the attacks on Iran
The U.S. strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliation on neighboring countries have put the safety of the Strait of Hormuz route for cargo ships and oil tankers into question. NBC News’ Allie Canal reports on how these disruptions could affect the price of oil and increase the cost at the gas pump for Americans. 
Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:56:24 GMT