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5 min readNPR News Now: March 9, 2026 — War, Markets, and New Policies
President Trump declared during a news conference today that the war against Iran is "pretty much complete," claiming that "ninety percent" of Iran's ballistic missiles, nuclear sites, and naval capability have been destroyed. "All the capability of the military is basically gone," Trump said, though NPR's Franco Ordoña noted that other administration officials have recently made contradictory statements about the status of the conflict. The president's assessment came as oil prices had risen above $100 a barrel over the weekend, and markets showed signs of cautious optimism rather than panic.
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- 1 (00:25) **Trump Declares War Against Iran "Pretty Much Complete"** - President Trump claims Iran's military capability is largely destroyed, despite contradictory statements from other administration officials.
- 2 (01:10) **Trump Pushes for "Friendly Takeover" of Cuba** - President Trump expresses hope for a U.S. takeover of Cuba and puts Secretary Marco Rubio in charge of negotiations.
- 3 (02:10) **Stock Markets Recover on Hopes of Shorter Iran War** - The Dow gains 240 points after a steep drop, as investors bet on a quick end to the conflict.
- 4 (02:49) **Uber Launches Women-Only Matching Feature** - Female riders and drivers across the U.S. can now be matched with other women, amid safety concerns.
- 5 (03:21) **Iraq's Soccer Coach Asks FIFA to Postpone World Cup Qualifier** - The coach cites disruptions from the war in the Middle East, including closed airspace until April 1st.
- 6 (03:45) **Michigan Officials Question Tornado Preparedness** - State officials review emergency warning systems after tornadoes killed at least four people last week.
- 7 (04:45) **Bloodhounds Become Social Media Sensation in Midwest Searches** - A patrol unit's four bloodhounds have been called to multiple states for search operations.
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