RT News - March 4 2026 (17:00 MSK)

The US-Israeli war on Iran expands across the Middle East. We bring you the latest about strikes on Beirut as IDF ground forces invade parts of southern Lebanon. The US launches salvos of missiles and explosions are reported all around Iran including in the national capital. Our team is on the ground in Tehran. Iran declares the closure of the Strait of Hormuz - a key shipping lane. This send shockwaves throughout global energy markets driving up prices for oil and gas.