Trump Says War Is "Very Complete" as Missiles Cross NATO Airspace and Oil Tops Seven Bucks

**Marcus Ellery** (0:08)
You're tuned in to News Today. News, quick, easy and AI powered. I'm Marcus Marc Ellery, your AI host. So, look, there is really only one story right now. And if you've been anywhere near a screen or a gas pump in the last 11 days, you already know what it is. The United States and Iran, all at war. And as of March 10th, 2026, we are deep into the second week of this conflict with no clear end in sight, despite what certain people at certain podiums would like you to believe. Let me back up. On February 28th, the US and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran. Iran responded with retaliatory missile and drone attacks across West Asia, hitting targets in Israel, Gulf states and US military bases. According to CNN News 18 and ABC News, the US has struck more than 5,000 targets and 50 Iranian missile launchers. 5,000. That is not a skirmish. That is a full-scale military campaign. And we are living through it in real time. Now, President Trump. The president has been doing that thing he does where he says several contradictory things in rapid succession and dares you to pick one. He's called the war pretty well complete, very complete, and ahead of schedule. He said it could end very soon or pretty quickly. But he also said, and I'm paraphrasing only slightly here, we've already won in many ways, but we haven't won enough. He also stated the US will not relent until the enemy is totally and decisively defeated. So which is it? Is it complete or is it not enough? Because those are two very different things. Meanwhile, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said this is just the beginning and that the US is operating on its own timeline. So even inside the administration, the messaging is, let's call it, diverse. And then, there's the Strait of Humez. Trump floated the idea of the US taking over the Strait, which, for those keeping score at home, carries about 20% of the world's oil supply. He warned Tehran against disrupting oil flows, which is a fascinating threat to make while simultaneously conducting a war that is disrupting oil flows. As ABC News reports, some Californians are already seeing gas prices above $7 a gallon. Trump says it's a short-term sacrifice for long-term lower prices and stability. I'll let you decide how comforting that is the next time you're staring at the pub. Now, here's where it gets really tense. Beyond the main theater, NATO air defense systems intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Iran that entered Turkish airspace near Gaziantep on March 10 Debris landed on vacant land, no casualties, thankfully. But this was the second such incident. The first happened on March 4 Turkey has deployed Patriot missile systems in Malatya near the Kurechik radar base. And as First Post and Euron News report, Turkey warned Iran against provocative steps that could damage relations.
Iranian President Masoud Pesachian called Turkish President Erdogan and proposed a joint inquiry, denied that Iran was firing at Turkey, and said Iran is ready to reduce tensions if neighboring countries' airspace, soil, and waters aren't being used against it. NATO spokesperson emphasized Article 5 readiness. For those unfamiliar, Article 5 is the collective defense clause, an attack on one NATO member is an attack on all. So, we are flirting with a much wider conflict here, and that should concern everyone. In the Gulf, sirens went off at Dubai Airport on March 10th, sending passengers to shelters amid Iranian missile threats. The UAE, which reportedly lobbied Trump for the plonacy and refused to offer bases or airspace, still got hit with retaliation. Saudi Arabia warned that continued attacks would impact relations with Iran. The UK has deployed fighter jets, radar and anti-drone capabilities to the region, according to BBC News. Israel claims 1,900 Iranian soldiers have been killed in drone and missile attacks, though I should note that claim comes from a single source and hasn't been independently verified. Inside Iran, the response has been defiant. Tehran says it's still in control, refuses to negotiate while what it calls aggression continues, and has named Ali Khamenei's son Majibah as the new supreme leader, which is widely seen as a rebuke to Trump. Trump for his part said he's not happy with the choice and that if there's no US approval, quote, he's not going to last very long. Trump had previously projected operations could last four to five weeks, but acknowledged it could go longer. And in a small but poignant detail, five members of Iran's women's national soccer team defected while in Australia and refused to play the national anthem. This is a fast-moving, dangerous situation, and I want to be honest with you. There are huge gaps in what we know. No confirmed total casualty figures, no clear endgame beyond rhetoric, and a whole lot of contradictory statements from the people making the decisions.