NBC Nightly News S2026E61 - Mar 9 Mon

President Trump said the U.S. military operation is "very far" ahead of schedule, virtually wiping out the Iranian navy, air force, missile and drone launchers, as Iran installed hardliner Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader. NBC News' Richard Engel reports. Experts say new video geolocated and verified by NBC News appears to show a US tomahawk missile over the skies of Minab, Iran. The experts say it is another piece of evidence that it was an American missile that hit the Shajarah Tayyebeh school on February 28, killing more than 170 people. NBC News' Molly Hunter reports. Gas prices rose almost 50 cents in the past week, as today, the price of a barrel of oil went up to nearly $120, then back down to $85. The roller coaster is leading to a lot of uncertainty - though President Trump is trying to reassure Americans relief at the pump is on the way. NBC News' Christine Romans has the story. Two teenagers from Pennsylvania came to NYC where they threw homemade explosives at protestors and counter protestors rallying outside the mayor's official residence. The teens made pro-ISIS statements to police during their arrest. NBC News' Sam Brock has the latest. In Gainesville, Georgia, 40-year-old Jason Hughes was killed when he was hit during a high school prank. The beloved teacher taught math at North Hall High School. The Hughes family says they support dropping the charges against all of the students involved. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports. Long TSA lines continue to cause travel disruptions as spring break season begins. Some passengers even missed their flights. Some TSA officers are working without pay and are not showing up. NBC News' Tom Costello has the latest. A 35-year old woman fired multiple rounds from her car outside the home of Rihanna and A$AP Rocky. According to NBC Los Angeles, the couple was inside. The motive for the shooting is unclear. NBC News' Dana Griffin has more. American runner and high school track coach Nathan Martin won the Los Angeles Marathon in a stunning photo finish. He says he hopes his win inspires the students he coaches to never give up, and remember no race is over until you cross the finish line. NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Llamas reports.