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You're listening to American Ground Radio with Louis R. Avallone and Stephen Parr. This is the full show for March 2, 2026. 

We break down the U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei and over 40 senior military leaders, along with Iran's retaliatory missile attacks on multiple Middle Eastern nations including U.S. bases in Kuwait (resulting in six American service member deaths). We discuss President Trump's announcement that operations will continue for weeks to dismantle Iran's ballistic missile capabilities, urging the Iranian people to rise up and reclaim their government.

We cover the broader geopolitical shifts: Iran's isolation in the region after targeting Arab states like Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE; Lebanon's move to outlaw and disarm Hezbollah following Israeli strikes; disruptions to Russia's drone supply for Ukraine; China's loss of significant oil imports through the Strait of Hormuz; and the sidelining of European NATO allies from prior intelligence sharing.

We also look at domestic reactions, including protests where Iranian-Americans expressed jubilation while some leftist groups condemned the action, and Bill Clinton's congressional testimony on Jeffrey Epstein connections.

The American Mamas share their strong support for the strikes, highlighting the joy among Iranian people and frustration with media eulogies for Khamenei versus criticism of conservatives.

Additional topics include a possible terror incident in Austin linked to an attacker wearing pro-Iran symbols, Rep. Ryan Zinke's retirement from Congress due to medical needs from past injuries, and First Lady Melania Trump's historic chairing of a UN Security Council meeting focused on child protection through education.

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