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War 1 of 7

Two sanctioned Iranian ships loaded with suspected missile fuel chemicals depart Chinese port bound for Iran as Beijing chooses not to intervene in war.

12 sanctioned ships used same port this year

Source: The Washington Post

March 8, 2026

War 2 of 7

Video shows what weapons experts identify as a US Tomahawk cruise missile hitting the Iranian compound where 175 students and staff died, as Trump continues to blame Iran.

Only the US operates Tomahawk missiles

Source: NPR

March 8, 2026

Foreign Relations 3 of 7

Explosion hits US embassy entrance in Oslo overnight, shattering glass and prompting Norway to reinforce security around Iranian and Jewish populations.

No injuries, no suspects identified

Source: France 24

March 8, 2026

Transportation 4 of 7

White House fires NTSB board member two years into five-year term with no reason given, after he led the DC midair crash response that killed 67.

Former Trump DOT official, second NTSB firing

Source: CBS News

March 8, 2026

Propaganda 5 of 7

Fox News airs old footage of a hatless Trump during coverage of Dover dignified transfer for six soldiers killed in Iran war, replacing video showing him in a baseball cap.

Fox anchor called it "embarrassing"

Source: The Associated Press

March 8, 2026

Military 6 of 7

US military kills six more people on a suspected drug boat in the Eastern Pacific, bringing SOUTHCOM's total to 156 killed since September with no evidence made public.

All sourced from SOUTHCOM's own posts

Source: ABC News

March 8, 2026

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