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Iran War Expands, Tributes to Fallen US Soldiers, Walz in the Hot Seat and more
CNN 5 Things
Mar 4, 2026
The Pentagon says Iran’s ballistic missile arsenal is shrinking, as US strikes push further into the country. Iran and Hezbollah launched coordinated attacks on Israel, and NATO’s air defense systems were deployed. Four of six US service members killed in the war with Iran have been identified, as tributes pour in to honor them. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz faces tough question on Capitol Hill about his state’s welfare fraud scandal. Plus, why some activists and even OpenAI staff are speaking out against their CEO.






