PBS News Hour full episode, March 5, 2026

Thursday on the News Hour, the U.S. war with Iran widens, threatening energy infrastructure and risking more countries being pulled into the conflict. We speak with Iranian Americans who express hope and fear about what comes next for their country. Plus, President Trump replaced Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem after months of controversy over the immigration crackdown.

WATCH TODAY’S SEGMENTS
U.S. and Israel widen strikes on Iran's infrastructure
https://youtu.be/8sY854LTgRg
Iranian strikes on Gulf nations risk pulling more into war
https://youtu.be/yhmy-3JF1Fk
John Kirby on concerns about Iran's future after the war
https://youtu.be/yByr7vGRuNQ
Iranian Americans express hope, fear about what comes next
https://youtu.be/sw-QNRXFdIg
Israelis take shelter as Iran and Hezbollah launch attacks
https://youtu.be/tbTgP7y6-bA
Trump fires Noem amid controversies over DHS leadership
https://youtu.be/UkTUjqFmHKw
News Wrap: States sue Trump over planned 15% global tariff
https://youtu.be/ZXy9lpENI6E
Lloyd Blankfein on his memoir and broader economic concerns
https://youtu.be/0kl32774RmA

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00:00 - Intro
02:26 - War with Iran
07:36 - Iranian strikes on Gulf nations risk pulling more into war
11:08 - John Kirby on concerns about Iran's future after the war
18:06 - Iranian Americans express hope, fear about what comes next
23:55 - View from Israel
2:45 - Noem Out
34:44 - News Wrap
39:35 - Pledge
46:45 - “Streetwise”
54:55 - Goodnight