Celebration or grief? Khamenei’s death brings contrasting emotions in Iran - The Guardian

1. Celebration or grief? Khamenei’s death brings contrasting emotions in Iran  The Guardian
2. The C.I.A. Helped Pinpoint a Gathering of Iranian Leaders. Then Israel Struck.  The New York Times
3. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who led the Islamic Republic since 1989, is dead at 86  AP News
4. Iran's supreme leader killed in strikes, and 2 killed in Texas bar shooting: Weekend Rundown  NBC News
5. Khamenei killing shatters Iran's order, triggers high-stakes succession race  Reuters

Live updates: U.S. military says 1,000 targets hit in Iran, 3 American troops killed; Tehran reta...

1. Live updates: U.S. military says 1,000 targets hit in Iran, 3 American troops killed; Tehran retaliates  The Washington Post
2. Live updates: Trump says more US service members ‘will likely’ be killed before Iran conflict ends  AP News
3. U.S. troops killed amid Iranian counterattack, fueling air defense fears  The Washington Post
4. Stakes Quickly Rise for U.S. in Iran War, With 3 Service Members Killed  The New York Times
5. Trump says there will ‘likely be more’ American deaths in Iran before conflict ends  The Hill

Iran’s Ballistic Missile Launchers Have Been Cut by Half, Israeli Official Says - The New York Times

1. Iran’s Ballistic Missile Launchers Have Been Cut by Half, Israeli Official Says  The New York Times
2. Live updates: Trump says US casualties ‘could happen again’ in US war with Iran  CNN
3. Israel strikes terror targets in Tehran as Trump warns Iran against retaliation  Fox News
4. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, February 28, 2026  Institute for the Study of War
5. In New York, Fury, Anxiety and Joy Over the Attacks on Iran  The New York Times

Three tankers damaged in Gulf and one seafarer killed as US-Iran conflict escalates - Reuters

1. Three tankers damaged in Gulf and one seafarer killed as US-Iran conflict escalates  Reuters
2. Three ships attacked near Strait of Hormuz as fears grow of oil price rises  BBC
3. Hormuz erupts: Attacks, GPS jamming, Houthi threats rock Strait amid US-Israeli strikes  Fox News
4. First oil tanker attacked in the Strait of Hormuz according to Oman  Euronews.com
5. Oman Says Oil Tanker Targeted Off Its North Coast  Bloomberg

Trump talks regime change in Iran after strikes, but history shows that could be very hard - AP News

1. Trump talks regime change in Iran after strikes, but history shows that could be very hard  AP News
2. Will Iranians Rise Up? Here Are the Odds.  Politico
3. War, succession and the perilous test of two myths about Iran  The Economist
4. Trump Rolls the Iron Dice With Iran  The Atlantic
5. After Khamenei: Planning for Iran’s Leadership Transition  Council on Foreign Relations

Military briefing: Iran’s new retaliation strategy - Financial Times

1. Military briefing: Iran’s new retaliation strategy  Financial Times
2. New explosions heard in Dubai, plumes of smoke over port  CNN
3. Dubai airport, iconic Burj Al Arab hotel damaged in Iranian missile strikes  Reuters
4. Where Iran has retaliated across the Middle East, according to satellite images and videos  The Washington Post
5. Iranian Strikes on Gulf States Reach the Hundreds  The New York Times

FBI investigating Austin mass shooting as potential terrorism - Axios

1. FBI investigating Austin mass shooting as potential terrorism  Axios
2. FBI investigating 'potential nexus to terrorism' in 6th Street shooting that left two dead, 14 injured | Shooter also killed  KVUE
3. Waymo robotaxi blocks EMS responding to Austin mass shooting  Axios
4. 3 dead, 14 injured after mass shooting at bar on Austin’s West 6th Street  KXAN Austin
5. Live updates: UT student grazed by bullet recounts Austin mass shooting  Austin American-Statesman

Deadly bombing of Iran primary school ‘a grave violation of humanitarian law’: UNESCO - UN News

1. Deadly bombing of Iran primary school ‘a grave violation of humanitarian law’: UNESCO  UN News
2. Strike on Girls’ School Kills 115, Iranian State Media Says  The New York Times
3. Death toll from school bombing in southern Iran reportedly rises to 165  The Guardian
4. More Than 100 Reported Killed in Strike on Girls’ Elementary School in Iran. Here’s What We Know  Time Magazine
5. Iran school strike claims over 100 dead; US and Israel have not confirmed  France 24

Thousands stranded as U.S-Israeli strikes on Iran snarl travel in the Middle East - CBS News

1. Thousands stranded as U.S-Israeli strikes on Iran snarl travel in the Middle East  CBS News
2. Hundreds of thousands of travellers stranded or diverted by airspace closures in Middle East  The Guardian
3. Hundreds of thousands of travelers stranded following U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran  PBS
4. Photos show chaos at airports as passengers are left stranded due to canceled flights  Business Insider
5. At Kennedy Airport, travelers are stranded, confused as war in Iran closes airspace  Newsday

Just one in four Americans supports US strikes on Iran, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - Reuters

1. Just one in four Americans supports US strikes on Iran, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds  Reuters
2. Do Americans support Iran strikes? Here's what new poll says  USA Today
3. One in Four Voters Support Iran Strikes, Reuters/Ipsos Poll Finds  WSJ
4. Trust in Trump’s decision making on the use of military force overseas is low  AP-NORC
5. Only 21% of Americans Support the United States Initiating an Attack on Iran  The New York Times

US military reportedly used Claude in Iran strikes despite Trump’s ban - The Guardian

1. US military reportedly used Claude in Iran strikes despite Trump’s ban  The Guardian
2. How Talks Between Anthropic and the Defense Dept. Fell Apart  The New York Times
3. Anthropic got blacklisted by the Pentagon. Then Claude hit No. 1 in the app store.  Axios
4. Our agreement with the Department of War  OpenAI
5. OpenAI strikes deal with Pentagon hours after Trump admin bans Anthropic  CNN

Trump says Iran leadership agrees to talks after US and Israel strike Tehran - The Guardian

Trump says Iran leadership agrees to talks after US and Israel strike Tehran  The GuardianView Full Coverage on Google News

Inside El Mencho’s last hideout: Blood, bullets and a cartel boss’ life of luxury - Los Angeles T...

1. Inside El Mencho’s last hideout: Blood, bullets and a cartel boss’ life of luxury  Los Angeles Times
2. The Bloody Rise and Fall of Mexico’s Top Crime Boss  The New York Times
3. Security Alert – Update 6: Ongoing Security Operations - U.S. Mission Mexico (February 24, 2026)  U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Mexico (.gov)
4. La Jefa: the wife of slain drug kingpin El Mencho and the women at the heart of the cartels  The Conversation
5. Mexican authorities hand over body of ‘El Mencho’ to his family  AP News

America’s Gulf allies face a moment of great peril - The Economist

1. America’s Gulf allies face a moment of great peril  The Economist
2. Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks  BBC
3. US allies and foes left scrambling as Trump catches them off-guard on Iran  The Guardian
4. Gulf Bloc Warns of Retaliation After Iranian Attacks  WSJ
5. The US-Israeli war on Iran could rewrite Gulf security calculations  Al Jazeera

Lindsey Graham: ‘The mothership of terrorism is sinking’ - Politico

1. Lindsey Graham: ‘The mothership of terrorism is sinking’  Politico
2. Republicans praise U.S. strikes on Iran as Democrats question the administration's strategy  NBC News
3. Top Republican says Trump doesn’t need a ‘plan’ for dealing with Iran’s future: ‘It’s not his job’  The Independent
4. Goal to Remove Iran Threat, Not Regime, Sen. Graham Says  WSJ
5. Graham turns focus to possible ‘historic’ Saudi-Israeli ties after Iran strikes  The Hill

Ten killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan’s Karachi - Al Jazeera

1. Ten killed in pro-Iran protest at US consulate in Pakistan’s Karachi  Al Jazeera
2. Protesters Try to Storm U.S. Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan  The New York Times
3. At least 22 people killed and more than 120 injured in Pakistan after Iran supporters try to storm a U.S. Consulate  Fortune
4. At least 22 people dead after pro-Iran protests in Pakistan and Iraq  The Guardian
5. Crowds worldwide rage or celebrate after Iran strikes; 23 killed in Pakistan  Reuters

Afghanistan says it thwarted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base as fighting enters 4th day - ...

1. Afghanistan says it thwarted Pakistani airstrike on Bagram Air Base as fighting enters 4th day  AP News
2. Blasts heard in Kabul as Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict continues  Al Jazeera
3. Afghan Taliban reportedly target Pakistani jets over Kabul  DW.com
4. Why are Afghanistan and Pakistan fighting?  BBC
5. Afghanistan says it thwarted a Pakistani airstrike attempt on Bagram Air Base  ABC News

Reza Pahlavi makes his pitch to lead Iran - Politico

1. Reza Pahlavi makes his pitch to lead Iran  Politico
2. Prince Reza Pahlavi says he wants to lead Iran in a transition to democracy  CBS News
3. Iran’s exiled prince tells Europe to get off the fence and back the war  politico.eu
4. Why Iranians Are Increasingly Willing to Settle for Reza Pahlavi  Politico
5. Who Is Reza Pahlavi, Symbol of Opposition to Iran’s Regime?  WSJ

Oil Prices Jump 10% After Iran Attack, Pointing to Economic Risks - The New York Times

1. Oil Prices Jump 10% After Iran Attack, Pointing to Economic Risks  The New York Times
2. Oil surges and stock futures sink after war in Iran disrupts crude supply  CNN
3. Dow futures drop 500 points as oil prices spike following U.S. attack on Iran: Live updates  CNBC
4. Investors brace for a bigger backlash from Middle East war  Reuters
5. Trump’s Iran strikes risk hitting American pocketbooks if they last  The Washington Post

Commentary: Jane Fonda and Tucker Carlson agree on this: Trump's Iran war is bad — and a betrayal...

1. Commentary: Jane Fonda and Tucker Carlson agree on this: Trump's Iran war is bad — and a betrayal  Los Angeles Times
2. Was there an imminent threat from Iran? Senator calls for Trump to explain war goals  NPR
3. Democrats Question Trump’s Urgency to Attack Iran  The New York Times
4. After Iran Strikes, Congress Confronts Its Limited Power Over War  Time Magazine
5. “He Could Be Impeached.” Donald Trump’s Base Revolts Over War With Iran  Vanity Fair

Church statement on the evolving situation in Iran - Church News

1. Church statement on the evolving situation in Iran  Church News
2. Letter from Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe on Military Strike on Iran  The Episcopal Church
3. Pope Leo condemns "spiral of violence" in U.S., Israel strikes on Iran  Axios
4. UCC GMP issues statement following US/Israel attack on Iran, calls on elected officials to 'reject war'  United Church of Christ
5. Urgent prayer needed for Iran and the region  Open Doors UK & Ireland

Epstein’s New Mexico Ranch Gets Scrutiny at Last. It May Be Too Late. - The New York Times

1. Epstein’s New Mexico Ranch Gets Scrutiny at Last. It May Be Too Late.  The New York Times
2. 'There were victims': Protesters at former Epstein ranch demand action  Santa Fe New Mexican
3. Memorial for survivors and victims placed at Epstein's ranch  KOAT
4. New Mexico Launches Two-Pronged Investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch: DOJ Reopens Criminal Probe While Bipartisan “Truth Commission” Gains Subpoena Power  2nd Life Media Alamogordo Town News
5. Sloppy investigators ignored my calls to seize Epstein's ranch with 'buried bodies' - now paedo's guests must face music  the-sun.com

Oil prices fallout: OPEC producers boost output after Iran strikes - Axios

1. Oil prices fallout: OPEC producers boost output after Iran strikes  Axios
2. OPEC+ boosts oil production after attacks on Iran and throughout region  AP News
3. Oil prices forecast to jump despite Opec+ pledge to raise output  Financial Times
4. OPEC+ to raise oil output slightly even as U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran disrupt shipments  CNBC
5. OPEC+ Agrees in Principle to 206k B/D Hike for April: Delegates  Bloomberg

Iran's soccer federation says World Cup participation in doubt - ESPN

1. Iran's soccer federation says World Cup participation in doubt  ESPN
2. Iran's participation in Seattle World Cup match up in the air following US strikes  KOMO
3. World Cup 2026: What does the Middle East conflict mean for the tournament?  BBC
4. Problems for FIFA: Iran 'unlikely' to go to World Cup in United States and suspends its league  MARCA
5. FIFA focused on ‘everybody participating’ at World Cup after U.S. attack on Iran - The Athletic  The New York Times

2026 NFL combine stock up/stock down, Day 3: Taylen Green among 10 players on the move - NFL.com

1. 2026 NFL combine stock up/stock down, Day 3: Taylen Green among 10 players on the move  NFL.com
2. 2026 NFL combine buzz: Intel on free agency, trades, QBs  ESPN
3. Day 4 Combine Standouts: Offensive Linemen  Baltimore Ravens
4. NFL combine's QB session showcased a big arm, a staggering athlete and plenty of developmental hope  Yahoo Sports
5. 2026 NFL combine winners, losers: Which players are trending up, down?  USA Today

Strikes at Iran could reshape primary election dynamics - Politico

1. Strikes at Iran could reshape primary election dynamics  Politico
2. Dems eyeing 2028 split on criticism of attacks on Iran  Axios
3. Iran war: What does it mean for US voters? In November, we will know  SMH.com.au
4. Trump’s attack on Iran risks alienating war-weary supporters  NZ Herald
5. For Democratic contenders, Iran war presents opportunity and risk  Washington Examiner

Lucas: Virginia Tech Rapid Reactions - University of North Carolina Athletics - University of Nor...

1. Lucas: Virginia Tech Rapid Reactions - University of North Carolina Athletics  University of North Carolina Athletics
2. Veesaar propels UNC. Observations from Tar Heels victory against Virginia Tech  Raleigh News & Observer
3. North Carolina 89-82 Virginia Tech (Feb 28, 2026) Game Recap  ESPN
4. Henri Veesaar leads UNC to win over Virginia Tech  Tar Heel Blog
5. What channel is UNC basketball vs Virginia Tech on today? Time, TV schedule  The Fayetteville Observer

Pentagon offers no evidence to support claim it attacked Iran in defense - Politico

1. Pentagon offers no evidence to support claim it attacked Iran in defense  Politico
2. Why Diplomacy Was Doomed: Trump’s Issue Was Iran’s Leadership Itself  The New York Times
3. Inside Trump’s decision to attack Iran: ‘A window of opportunity’  The Guardian
4. Unable to finish the job on his own, Trump takes a gamble in Iran  The Times of Israel
5. Why Attack Iran Now? Key Trump Aides Blame Iran’s ‘Games, Tricks and Stall Tactics’  Time Magazine

Live updates: Trump says Iran operation could take "four weeks or less," 3 U.S. troops killed - C...

Live updates: Trump says Iran operation could take "four weeks or less," 3 U.S. troops killed  CBS NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

Mideast clashes breach Olympic truce as athletes gather for Winter Paralympic Games - NPR

Mideast clashes breach Olympic truce as athletes gather for Winter Paralympic Games  NPRView Full Coverage on Google News