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This was CNBC's live coverage of the U.S.-Israel strikes in Iran on March 2.
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Middle East Conflict Escalates After US-Israel StrikesSince March 1, US-Israel assaults on Iran have caused embassy drone attacks, cloud data center damage, and soaring oil prices.
- Joint US-Israeli strikes killed Iranian leaders and targeted military sites, including Amazon data centers in UAE and Bahrain.
- The US Embassy in Riyadh suffered drone attacks causing a small fire but no casualties.
- Congress debates war powers amid President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth signaling the conflict could extend beyond initial four to five weeks.
- The crisis disrupted flights, pushed oil and gold prices higher, and raised concerns over ongoing military and cyber retaliations.
We recommend American citizens in the Kingdom to shelter in place immediately.— U.S. Embassy in Riyadh, in a post on X
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