Hegseth:

Even before this buildup in the last 30 days, we discreetly brought in defensive assets to account for Iranian capabilities.

As far as timelines go, I would never put a specific timeframe on it from our perspective. The commander-in-chief sets the tempo of this fight. As I said, it’s on his terms.

And we will make sure that Admiral Cooper and his team have everything they need — not just to defend. After all, the best defense is a good offense.

Reporter: Are there currently any American boots on the ground in Iran?

Hegseth: No. But we’re not going to get into an exercise of outlining what we will or will not do.

We will go as far as we need to go to advance American interests.

But you don’t have to send 200,000 people in and stay for 20 years.

Hegseth on Khamenei's death:

I think Israel did a great job.

BREAKING: Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has barred the U.S. from using Spanish military bases for attacks on Iran.

General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff:

We have more tactical aviation flowing into the theater.

I think we’re just about where we want to be in terms of total combat capacity and total combat power for Admiral Cooper.

Fifteen U.S. aircraft — mostly refueling tankers — have since left Spain, heading to Germany and France.

Madrid says its bases cannot be used for operations outside bilateral agreements or international law.

CENTCOM releases new footage from the attacks on Iran.

Israel is bombing Lebanon.

Senator Graham on Iran:

Victory is in sight.

BIG: Goldman Sachs warns that if the Strait of Hormuz is shut for a month, European gas prices could jump up to 130%.

French President Macron:

Our deterrent is both robust and efficient.

All those who would be bold enough to strike at France must be aware of the unbearable costs that it would impose on them.

Dubai Media Office:

Emirates Airlines announces the resumption of its operations by operating a limited number of flights starting from the evening of March 2, with priority given to travelers who have prior bookings.

Cypriot source to Reuters:

All indications suggest that drones which targeted British bases in Cyprus were fired by Hezbollah in Lebanon.

BREAKING: French President Macron:

I have ordered that we increase the number of nuclear warheads in our arsenal... we will no longer communicate on the figures regarding our nuclear arsenal.

French President Macron:

In order to be free, we must be feared.

In order to be feared, we have to be powerful.

Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir:

The IDF will not end the campaign before the threat from Lebanon is removed.

French President Macron:

Germany, the UK, and France will work together on long-range missiles.

Trump is expected to address Iran in remarks at the White House at 11 a.m. ET.

Source: ABC News

Netanyahu:

I said that the Iranians would target Europe.

They did.

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