Trump's Iran Strikes: Operation Epic Fury

0:00It's March 31st. Welcome to Global News Today, powered by AI, Ankori with the story. President Trump just dropped that the U.S. could pull back its strikes on Iran in two to three weeks, and no deal from Tehran is needed to make it. Happen. He told reporters at the White House they're leaving soon, calling it Operation Epic Fury, wrapping up without strings attached. Defense Secretary Pete Hegg said back that up, saying talks with Iran are picking up steam after a month of heavy fighting that's killed thousands and messed with global energy. But he warned they've got more firepower while Iran's running low, and the next few days are Maker Brick. Folks are feeling the pinch hard, with U.S. gas prices topping $4 a gallon for the first time in over three years, hitting while it's right. Before midterms, a fresh poll shows two-thirds of Americans want out quick, even if it means dropping some goals, and Trump's calling out allies like Britain for not, stepping up on fuel shortages.

1:01Strikes keep pounding away, with the U.S. military knocking out over 150 Iranian naval ships and hitting factories and research spots. Israel's taken down top Hezbollah figures in Beirut, and blasts rock Damascus and Iranian ports like Bushair and East Bahan. Meanwhile, Pakistan's pushing mediation talks with China's backing for an immediate ceasefire, as Iran's guards threaten big U.S. companies starting. APM, to run time to night tensions high, but exit talks hanging in the balance.