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Trump Says Most Iranians He Had in Mind Are Dead After US-Israeli Bombing Kills 555

03 March, 2026.Iran.5 sources

Key Takeaways

Conflict widened into a broader regional confrontation involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
Germany's Merz visit underscored involvement in expanding U.S.-Iran strikes.
Trump said most Iranians he had in mind are dead.

Trump Admits Most Potential Iranian Leaders Are Dead

Trump said someone from within the Iranian regime might be the best choice to take power.

Most of the people we had in mind are dead, he said.

CBS News

The war has killed at least 555 people across Iran, including the Supreme Leader.

Six US Soldiers Killed, Trump Threatens More Bombing

CENTCOM confirmed six US service members killed.

Trump threatened to continue the bombing with ferocious, unyielding resolve.

France 24

Americans are being evacuated from 14 countries in the region.

Iran Retaliates, Closes Strait of Hormuz

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed.

“Oil jumps, stocks fall, as Trump presses into a widening Middle East conflict - Click here to listen to this article - - President Trump on Tuesday acknowledged that oil prices have soared because of the Middle East conflict”

Los Angeles Times

Iranian missile strikes on Israel killed 11 people.

Iran vowed revenge after US strikes killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Analysts Call War a High-Risk Gamble

The Atlantic Council described the war as a high-risk gamble.

Congressional Democrats demanded briefings on the legality.

PBS

Global Fallout: Oil Soars, Markets Dive

Oil prices soared nearly 10%.

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