PBS News Hour full episode, March 2, 2026

From PBS NewsHour.

Monday on the News Hour, the U.S. and Israel’s bombing campaign and Iran’s retaliatory attacks roil the region as President Trump vows to keep the war going as long as it takes. Views from on the ground in Iran and in Lebanon, where the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has reignited. Plus, the global economic fallout and surging energy prices.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS:
Iran expands attacks, U.S. urges Americans to leave Mideast

Trump leaves door open to sending ground troops to Iran

Reporter in Tehran describes tense and volatile conditions

Hezbollah and Israel reignite conflict after Iran strikes

How the war in Iran is impacting global energy markets

Expert panel breaks down U.S. objectives in Iran war

News Wrap: FBI says Texas shooting could be terrorism

What’s at stake for Dems, GOP in Texas Senate primaries

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00:00 – Intro
02:36 – Iran expands attacks, U.S. urges Americans to leave Mideast
11:56 – Trump leaves door open to sending ground troops to Iran
16:35 – Reporter in Tehran describes tense and volatile conditions
20:46 – Hezbollah and Israel reignite conflict after Iran strikes
24:52 – Energy Risks
32:10 – Expert panel breaks down U.S. objectives in Iran war
41:21 – News Wrap
46:36 – Texas Votes
53:30 – Iran Update
54:55 – Goodnight