ABC World News Tonight with David Muir Full Broadcast - March 11, 2026

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Tonight, breaking news. Iran attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Also tonight, the FBI warning. Does Iran want to attack the U.S. homeland with drones? The image is coming in tonight. Smoke and flames pouring from a heavily damaged ship. Crew members missing. It is the critical passageway for 20 percent of the world's oil. The war throwing the global oil market into turmoil. What Iran is now warning about the price of oil and gas, Ian Pannell standing by live

from the region. Also breaking tonight, the FBI warning here at home. The FBI alerting authorities Iran wants to strike the U.S. homeland, possibly launching attack drones in part of the country. How would Iran do this? Are they capable? And President Trump is asked today if he's concerned about a potential domestic terror attack tonight, the severe storm threat as we come on the air parts of Pennsylvania

all the way down to Texas bracing tonight. The tornado outbreak deadly already the couple killed in their home. Lee Goldberg with the forecast. Tonight, highways closed, flights canceled amid exploding lava and ash from Mount Kilauea. Tonight, just in here the dramatic video showing a police officer trying to help a woman in distress on the tracks with a train approaching and what happens. The beloved math teacher killed in a high school prank gone wrong. Tonight, the student who drove over the teacher and what he's now saying, what he's now promising

to do. You'll hear his message with that DA deciding whether to press charges. Tonight, the close call at a school bus stop, the pickup truck nearly hitting children, police tonight asking for the public's help. Tonight, the major break in the search for a missing girl

disappearing when she was just five. She's now 11 and where she was just found. And history made, the NBA star scoring 83 points in a single game.

Mama, we feel your joy.

His mother right there on the court, quite a story. And can you guess the only player ever to score more? He's in good company. From ABC News World Headquarters in New York, this is World News Tonight with David Muir. Good evening, we begin tonight here with the breaking news,

the war in Iran and the dramatic scene playing out. Iran attacking ships in the critical Strait of Hormuz, where so much of the world's oil passes through. Tonight, several crew members still missing, the war throwing the global oil market into turmoil. Iran is now threatening oil at $200 a barrel.

US Central Command tonight now saying it has taken out more than a dozen Iranian vessels capable of laying mines underwater in that critical shipping channel. President Trump urging oil tankers to push through the strait after saying 24 hours ago, crews should have the guts to do so.

Late today, President Trump repeatedly referring to this war in Iran as an excursion. He was asked, is this an excursion or is this war? ABC's chief foreign correspondent Ian Pannel leading us off from the region again tonight.

Tonight, with 20 percent of the world's oil being prevented from passing through this vital waterway, three vessels attacked in the critical Strait of Hormuz. One of those ships in flames, claiming the captains ignored their warnings not to come through.

Attention all ships from now on, all navigating through the strait of Hormuz is forbidden.

Meanwhile a foreign oil tanker was ablaze in the port of Umqasar near Basra in southern Iraq. A security source saying the vessel sustained significant damage. It's not yet known what the cause was. And tonight, Iranian drones also striking Oman's largest oil facility, setting off massive explosions in videos circulating online.

All of this adding to huge global volatility in oil markets and gas prices back in the US. Late today in Ohio, President Trump aware Americans remain focused on prices at home and gas prices back in the U.S. Late today in Ohio, President Trump aware Americans remain focused on prices at home. And gas prices of the pump. Today, repeatedly calling the war in Iran an excursion and

explained the growing concerns over oil and gas prices this

way.

I think an excursion. But it's doing well the markets holding up well. I think it would be hit a little bit, but we were hit probably less than I thought, and we'll be back on track in a pretty short while. Prices are coming down very substantially. Oil will be coming down.

That's just a matter of war that happens.

Fox News then asking the president, is this an excursion or is it a war?

You just said it is a little excursion and you said it is a war.

So which one is it?

Well, it's both. It's both. It's an excursion that will keep us out of a war. And the war is going to be... I mean, for them it's a war. For us, it's a war. For us it's turned out to be easier than we thought.

Tonight the retaliation from Iran on those ships and oil fields, seen as a major escalation. It comes just hours after the US struck at least 16 boats capable of laying sea mines in that all-important Strait of Hormuz. Iran tonight now warning the world to get ready for oil prices to skyrocket to $200 per barrel. President Trump late today suggesting he'll tap the strategic oil reserves.

We'll reduce it a little bit and that brings the prices down.

Earlier, the president was pressed if he'd still encourage oil companies to pass through the dangerous Strait of Hormuz. After saying 24 hours ago the crews on those oil tankers should have the guts to do it.

I think they should use the Strait of Hormuz.

Look, we took out just about all of their mine ships in one night.

Tonight, thousands taking to the streets of Tehran for the funerals of top Iranian regime leaders, many chanting, death to America. And tonight, new questions about the whereabouts of a new supreme leader, the son of the late Ayatollah, who was killed.

An Iranian official saying Mushtaba Khamenei was injured during a strike. He hasn't been seen publicly since he was named as the new leader, reportedly recovering from leg injuries in a secure location. And tonight, the New York Times reporting

a preliminary investigation has determined the US military was responsible for that deadly strike on a girls school in southern Iran. 168 people were killed, mostly children. Iranian state TV, airing this video, appearing to show a US-made Tomahawk missile slamming into a building next to the school. The president's claimed it was Iran that hit the school.

We think it was done by Iran. They're very inaccurate, as you know, with their munitions. They have no accuracy whatsoever. It was done by Iran.

Late today, the president saying he knows nothing about these reported preliminary findings.

A new report says the military investigation has found it was the United States that struck the pool.

I don't know, though.

In the last 24 hours, the White House saying the investigation continues and the president will accept its findings.

He will accept the conclusion of that investigation

whatever it may be. Tonight the war intensifying on multiple fronts. Israel launching large-scale bombings in Beirut striking areas known to be strongholds of the Iranian-backed Hezbollah. And even as all of this plays out including the Iranian attacks on those ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the president tonight in Kentucky claiming victory.

And we've won. Let me say we've won. You know, you never like to say too early you won. We won.

We won the bet in the first hour it was over.

David, these attacks by Iran causing havoc with international shipping and oil prices. President Trump has said he'd act to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, but so far, Iran's ability to pose danger to any vessel, all too clear.

Ian Pannell from Tel Aviv tonight. Ian, thank you. Also breaking tonight, this war in Iran, and now the FBI warning right here at home. The FBI alerting authorities that Iran wants to strike the US homeland,

possibly launching attack drones in the West. And tonight, President Trump has asked if he's concerned about a potential domestic terror attack. Here's Aaron Katursky.

Tonight, with the war against Iran in its 12th day, a new warning about how Iran may retaliate. In recent days, the FBI alerted police departments in California that Iran wants to launch attack drones against the West Coast. The alert, reviewed by ABC News, cites recently acquired information that Iran aspires to

conduct a surprise attack using drones from an unidentified vessel off the coast of the United States homeland, specifically against unspecified targets in California.

Through its operatives, its proxies, its relationship with criminal organizations, Iran has the expertise, the personnel, the access to equipment to conduct a drone attack here in the United States. Now it has the incentive.

The FBI declined to comment, and we did not hear back from the White House. But today, President Trump said he is unconcerned about an Iranian strike on the United States.

Mr. President, are you worried, sir, about a domestic terror attack backed by Iran here,

sir?

No. Iran is already using drones to retaliate, launching a wave of Shahed-136 drones that have struck the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia and buildings in Bahrain, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. And tonight, the Michigan-based medical equipment company Stryker says it was hit by a cyber attack and there are indications a pro-Iran hacking group may be behind it.

And David, that cautionary alert to police in California contained no information about Iran's aspirational targets or timing. Governor Gavin Newsom's office saying tonight, David, that it's actively working to protect

California communities. David Aaron, they're calling it a cautionary alert, but it is still rattling to hear our thanks to you tonight. There's also a severe storm threat as we're on the air this evening. Parts of Pennsylvania all the way down to Texas bracing tonight. Possible tornadoes, severe storms, 50 million Americans now on alert. the tornado outbreak deadly already. The couple killed in their home. Lee Goldberg has the forecast and Alex Perez right in

the storm zone for us tonight, a 1200 mile long line of storms bearing down on millions after a violent and deadly 24 hours. There is right there, 60 miles south of Chicago, Lisa Blanchett capturing this massive funnel moving into Kankakee Illinois right around dinner time. It tore through this industrial area on the outskirts of town. Listen to the alarms blaring and the gas leaking. You could smell a strong aroma of gas in

the air. This was the kitchen. Mitch Gerth and his family, including his two young children, were taking cover in his parents' basement when the house caved in on top of them. Even as you look at what's left here, is it a little hard to believe that this is what happened?

Yeah, yeah, it's definitely hard to believe. Hard to put words to, to be completely honest. Just looking at it, it's overwhelming. Um, it's hard to get a grasp of what even how to move forward

from above. You can see homes shredded trees snapped debris scattered as the tornado tore a brutal path from Kankakee to Aroma Park, the same super cell tracking east across the state line into Northwest Indiana. There's several

houses that have been hit.

A lot of damage.

Please do not come here.

First responders in Lake Village is searching through the night for survivors. Late today, authorities identifying two killed in the storm. Lake Village residents 89 year old Edward Kozlowski and his wife,

84 year old Arlene. And David authorities say at least nine people were injured on 89 year old Edward Kozlowski and his wife, 84 year old Arlene. And David, authorities say at least nine people were injured on the Illinois side of the storm. Families now preparing for the long road ahead as they recover and rebuild.

David? The damage right there behind you, Alex Perez, our thanks to you. Let's get right to WABC chief meteorologist Lee Goldberg back with us tonight.

Hi, Lee.

Hey, David.

And this storm is bringing March back to the east in a big way. It was 80 here in New York yesterday. We go to snow showers tomorrow. We had a tornado warning expire recently in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, just to the north. We have an active tornado warning in Louisiana, not too far from Alexandria.

So we're going to watch these severe storms tonight from Pennsylvania and Maryland all the way to the Gulf Coast. Continued alerts. More strong storms for the southeast tomorrow. And then in the mid-Atlantic and northeast, it's temperatures crashing. 30 to 40 degrees from their peak warmth. Rain mixes with snow in D.C. and New York City. It doesn't stick. March giveth and March taketh away.

David? That's right. Still a mess Wednesday and Thursday, Lee. Thank you. Tonight, the danger in Hawaii, the exploding lava and ash from Hawaii's Mount Kilauea, forcing highways to be shut down now and multiple flights canceled.

Authorities report lava shooting more than 1,000 feet into the air, dangerous conditions, temporarily closing nearby Highway 11. Residents and tourists warned about falling debris the size of footballs. We turn now to the case of the beloved math teacher

who was killed in that high school prank gone wrong in Georgia. Tonight the student who drove over the teacher and what he's now saying with the DA there now deciding whether to press charges.

Here's Faith Aboubeh. Tonight the 18-year-old student charged with killing a beloved Georgia teacher outside his home in a prank gone wrong apologizing. Jaden Wallace and his parents speaking out through a family attorney expressing their grief in a heartfelt statement saying quote we're family in deep remorse, adding that the teacher meant the world to

their son and quote J expresses his deepest sorrow and sincerest apology to the Hughes family. According to investigators, Jaden fatally ran over Jason Hughes, a math teacher and coach at North Hall High School last Friday. The 18 year old and four other teenagers went to roll toilet paper on the teacher's property. The victim's family says the teacher loved the students and was excited to catch them in the act. But he tripped and fell in the roadway as the teenagers tried

to flee in their vehicles. That's when investigators say Jaden Wallace ran him over. The teenagers tried to render aid, but the father of two later died at the hospital.

His family says it was an accident and they want the charges against the 18 year olds dropped Hall County DA Lee Bar telling ABC News he will give great deference to the the 18 year olds dropped. Hall County D. A. Lee Bar telling ABC News he will give great deference to the family's wishes as he reviews the case.

And David, the D. A. Expects to make his decision by next month. And then the teenager who's charged in the teacher's death says he now plans to live the rest of his life in a way that honors the man he once called a

mentor. David faith of U. B. mentor. David. Faith Abubeh tonight. Faith, thank you. To the economy tonight, gas prices soaring amid the war in Iran and news on inflation on the rise. A new report showing the consumer price index up 2.4 percent in February compared to one year ago.

The national average for a gallon of gas now at $3.59, roughly 60 cents up since last week. The Dow losing nearly 300 points today, falling to its lowest close this year. When we come back here tonight, the dramatic struggle on the train tracks. Officers trying to get a woman to safety. A train fast approaching.

What plays out right here in a moment. Also, the five year old girl who went missing. She was just five at the time. Now she's 11 and where she's just been found tonight. And the NBA star making history, 83 points in a single game. And here's the question, who's the one player who ever scored more?

They're in good company tonight. Tonight, a dramatic rescue in Abington, Massachusetts. Police were called after reports of a woman walking on the train tracks. The train fast approaching, the woman violently resisting officers trying to pull her away, wrestling her down. Wow. Just as the train goes by their officers calling an ambulance for her, the woman clearly in

distress. They did get her the help she needs tonight. A close call at a school bus stop in Cecil County, Maryland this morning, the bus pulling to a stop and opening its doors when a speeding pickup truck passes by narrowly missing the Children who are about to board. Tonight deputies asking for the public's help in identifying the driver of that Toyota pickup. Tonight a five-year-old California girl who went missing in 2020 has been found. She's now 11 years

old found safe in North Carolina. Authorities say she was enrolled in school under an alias and is now in protective custody. She was found along with her mother in a suspected case of parental kidnapping. So far, that mother is not charged. When we come back, news from McDonald's tonight what they're reportedly planning to roll out when it comes to prices amid this economy. And then the rare sight streaking across the sky, a meteorite in some places crashing right into a home. We'll be right back.

To be in the mix of other news tonight, a fireball streaking across the sky, across Northern Europe, the glowing meteorite appearing around twilight on Sunday across Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, eventually breaking into pieces.

One piece smashing through the roof of a home in Western Germany, signed to say the meteorite was likely several yards in diameter before breaking into pieces. Back here in the U. S. Tonight, McDonald's reportedly set to roll out new discounted menu items, including some of its most popular menu items. Some meals to cost $3 or less

and $4 for breakfast combos. The fast food giant aiming to reclaim its reputation as a provider of affordable meals. It begins next month. Four days to the Oscars right here on ABC host Conan O'Brien rolling out the red carpet literally right there at the Dolby Theatre. O'Brien revealing to our Lara Spencer how he prepares, how he tests the jokes out.

So it is true you are going to local comedy clubs and working out the material for

the monologue. You work out the material and the crowds really like it because I'm a surprise so they don't know that I'm gonna show up. And some of these are very far-flung comedy clubs that are also a bowling alley,

that are also a car rental place.

Yeah, so you have a good chance of getting a laugh.

You have a decent chance of getting, or punched,

but either way, it's entertainment.

That's right.

Can you imagine just being at the bowling alley, Conan O'Brien shows up. More with Conan tomorrow morning, right here on Good Morning America. When we come back tonight, the NBA star making history, the sweet moment, his mother right there on the court, and the only other player in history to score more in a moment. Finally tonight here, the NBA star scoring 83 points

in a single game, an incredible feat. His biggest fan, his mom, right there. Here's Will Reeve.

Tonight, a big bam.

Bam Adebayo in the record books.

There it is!

Scoring 83 points for the Miami Heat,

the second-most points scored in a single game.

83.

83 points for Bam Adebayo.

Surpassing the record of 81, previously set 20 years ago by Kobe Bryant.

And an 81-point game.

Bam's big night now just behind Wilt Chamberlain's legendary 100-point game.

Mama, we feel your joy.

BAM's mother, Marilyn, there to celebrate the milestone.

BAM, how would you describe this moment?

Oh, man, I wish I could remember it twice.

BAM posting a picture holding up the number 83, paying homage to that famous photo of

Chamberlain.

Let's hear it for BAM on a bio. 83-point performance. famous photo of Chamberlain. Let's hear it for Bam on a bio. Eighty three point performance. Second most points in NBA history.

Congratulations, Bam. Eighty three points in a single game. Really unbelievable. And our thanks to Will Reeve tonight. And our thanks to Will Reeve tonight. Thank you at home. I'm David Muir.