ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - March 9, 2026

Ian Pannell has the latest on the Iran war as Pres. Trump says the operation in Iran will be ending “soon” after initially saying America should prepare for weeks of war; while analysts warn the national average for a gallon of gas could hit $4 by the end of the week, Rebecca Jarvis reports on the economy; Faith Abubey has details on the five teens facing charges after a beloved Georgia teacher was killed during a high school prank gone wrong; and more on tonight’s broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir.

00:00 Intro
3:01 Trump says war could be over "soon" as conflict spreads across the Mideast
6:58 Iran war drives volatile oil and gas prices
9:24 Alarming video shows "ISIS-inspired" plot outside New York City’s Gracie Mansion
11:09 TSA staff shortages amid spring break cause travel chaos at airports across the U.S.
12:33 Tracking the severe weather putting 75 million on alert from Texas to the Great Lakes
13:31 Beloved Georgia teacher dies in high school prank gone wrong
15:02 Anthropic sues Trump administration after clash over AI use
16:05 New York City jury finds Alexander brothers guilty on all counts in sex trafficking trial
16:27 Rihanna's Los Angeles home struck by gunfire, suspect arrested
16:57 Travis Kelce returns to Kansas City Chiefs after retirement speculation
17:13 “Ghostbusters” actress Jennifer Runyon dies at 65
17:27 Study finds multivitamin could slow aging process
17:59 American zoos inspired by Punch the monkey as Japan zoo shares update on his progress

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