Operation Epic Fury: US-Israel Strikes on Iran

0:00On March 2nd, here's the latest in global news. The U.S. and Israel are now in their third day of intense military action against Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury by President Trump. U.S. Central Command confirmed three American service members killed and five seriously wounded in recent strikes. Trump warned more casualties are likely, but stressed operations will continue until all goals are met. Israel expanded the fight overnight, wanting strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after rockets hit Israel. Explosions rock southern Beirut and Iranian missiles killed nine people in the Israeli city of Bait Shamesh, the deadliest attack there so far. Strikes also hit a girl school in Iran, killing at least 153. Civilians in southern Lebanon are fleeing in droves after Israel ordered more than 50 villages to evacuate at least 1,000 meters to safer. Spots, one father described roads clogged with families unsure where to go as they've had to leave

1:00homes repeatedly. In the United Arab Emirates, three people die from Iranian retaliation. Iran's top security official Ali Larajani ruled out any talks with the U.S. despite earlier reports of possible negotiations. Oil prices surged when Asian markets opened and explosions were reported in Bahrain, Erbil, in Iraq, in Jordan. President Trump and his team plan to highlight the quick pace of this conflict compared to past wars. The UK says it will support U.S. defense from its bases, but not join attacks while the Royal Air Force responded to a drone incident in Cyprus. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. Press play, put your head down. The sound is already there, S-O-L-I-A-O-L-I-R.com.