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The son of the former supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has reportedly been named as his successor, according to Iranian state television. According to Chief National Security reporter for Reuters, Phil Stewart, “A senior Iranian cleric involved in the vote to choose a new supreme leader indicated Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba would be his successor, although a formal announcement was awaited, after Israel threatened whoever was chosen.” 

Early reports this weekend indicate another U.S. service member has died amid ongoing military operations against Iran. This loss follows a recent attack in Saudi Arabia, according to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). According to a post from CENTCOM, “Last night, a U.S. service member passed away from injuries received during the Iranian regime’s initial attacks across the Middle East. The service member was seriously wounded at the scene of an attack on U.S. troops in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on March 1.” 

We are hearing more this weekend as White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says higher oil prices tied to the escalating Iran conflict will be short-lived. "This is a short-term disruption for the long-term gain of taking out the rogue Iranian terrorist regime," Leavitt told Fox News and Maria Bartiromo. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Ben Geman, an energy reporter at Axios who covers the world of energy, business, and politics as we learn more about potential impacts on the oil industry. 

We are learning more about conflict in the Middle East which began on Feb. 28 with joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Reports from local officials indicate that the bombardments have since killed at least 1,230 people in Iran, more than 300 in Lebanon, and about a dozen in Israel. LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is learning more about what comes next for the region with Sinan Ciddi, a Senior Fellow on Turkey at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies in Washington D.C. 

Bahrain accused Iran of striking a desalination plant on Sunday, raising fears that civilian infrastructure may become fair game in the war, as Iran’s president vowed to expand the country’s attacks on American targets across the region in the face of intense U.S. and Israeli airstrikes.

Israel renewed its assault on southern Lebanon early Sunday, including targeting commanders of the Lebanese branch of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards’ Quds Force, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised “many surprises” for the next phase of the conflict.

The United States ‌has completed over a dozen charter flights and evacuated ​thousands of Americans from ​the Middle East since last ⁠week, the U.S. State ​Department said on Saturday.

Joint attacks on Iran by Israel and the United States continued for a ninth day on Sunday. David Daoud of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies joined LiveNOW from FOX's Carel Lajara to discuss the latest developments with the conflict. 

On Saturday, President Donald Trump attended a ceremony at the Air Force Base in Delaware for the six American troops killed in the Israeli, U.S. war with Iran. President Trump announced his plans to launch more strikes against Iran, escalating his threats as the conflict with Iran enters into its second week. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache interviews Edmund Fitton-Brown, an FDD senior fellow and former United Kingdom ambassador to Yemen to further discuss

On Saturday, President Donald Trump announced his plans to launch more strikes against Iran, escalating his threats as the conflict with Iran enters into its second week. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall brings national security analyst Hal Kempfer into the conversation to further discuss. 

Video circulating social media and shared by Fox News Correspondent Trey Yingst on "X" shows massive flames and thick smoke engulfing Tehran after a strike hit an oil refinery. 

On Saturday, strikes continued in Iran with pillars of flame seen rising over an oil storage facility in Tehran. Shortly after the Israeli military confirmed that fuel storage facilities were hit in the city. LiveNOW's Mike Pache interviews Reuters senior correspondent Alexander Cornwell with the latest live from Tel Aviv.

Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA) attended the dignified transfer for the six U.S. troops killed in a strike this week. He joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to reflect on the moment. 

Former general counsel for the NSA Glenn Gerstell joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the White House's newly-released National Cyber Strategy. 

Six people were arrested during protests outside New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's home, including two people who were arrested for throwing suspicious devices near Gracie Mansion. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tish held a press conference Saturday afternoon giving updates on the incident.

In a social media post President Donald Trump mentioned that more Iranian officials will be targeted, saying, “Today Iran will be hit very hard!,” while noting a recent apology from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. In a separate social media post, Trump addressed the United Kingdom, saying, “That’s OK, Prime Minister Stramer, we don’t need them any longer – But we will remember. We don’t need people that join wars after we’ve already won!” This post came after the United Kingdom considered sending aircraft carriers to the Middle East. Associated Press reporter Will Weissert joins LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall to discuss.

President Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One on Saturday. He was accompanied by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Special Envoy Steve Witkoff. Trump spoke about the ongoing conflict in Iran.