Event Brief
Key moments from the first 48 hours of war in the Middle East
Filed: Mar 02, 2026 at 3:02 AM ET
Summary: ABC NEWS Verify reports on key events from the escalating war in the Middle East over the past 48 hours.
WHO: ABC NEWS Verify
WHAT: Gathered verified video and satellite imagery
WHEN: Mar 02, 2026 at 2:26 AM ET
WHERE: Middle East
WHY: To piece together key events of the war
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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