60 Minutes Reports on “Iran”, “Under Siege”, “Breaking the Cycle” on March 1 2026

60 Minutes returns Sunday, March 1, 2026, with a revised lineup following a major international development. The broadcast airs from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET/PT on CBS and streams on Paramount+. Due to breaking news involving Iran, the program has added a new lead report examining a pivotal moment in the country’s future. The planned segment Growing Up Behind Walls will air at a later date.

This week’s edition focuses on global political uncertainty, rising threats to the U.S. judiciary, and a growing legal strategy aimed at preventing school shootings. Each report takes a closer look at high-stakes issues shaping national and international security, public institutions, and accountability.

• Iran: 60 Minutes Reports on a Power Shift That Could Reshape the Nation
• Under Siege: 60 Minutes Investigates Rising Threats Against Federal Judges
• Growing Up Behind Walls: 60 Minutes Reports from a Sanctuary in Crisis-Torn Haiti
• Breaking the Cycle: 60 Minutes Reports on a New Legal Strategy After School Shootings

Iran

In a rapidly developing international story, 60 Minutes presents a special report following a surprise joint military operation by U.S. and Israeli forces that resulted in the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Correspondent Scott Pelley examines the potential consequences of this dramatic shift in Iran’s leadership and what it could mean for the country’s political future.

Pelley interviews Reza Pahlavi, a leading figure in the Iranian opposition and the son of the late shah who was deposed during the 1979 revolution. The segment explores whether the current moment could lead to regime change, who might guide a political transition, and how internal and external forces could shape the country’s next phase. The report also raises critical questions about the fate of Iran’s nuclear program and the stability of the region as global leaders assess the risks and opportunities created by this sudden power vacuum. The segment is produced by Maria Gavrilovic, Nicole Young, and Michael Karzis.

Under Siege

Federal judges across the United States are facing an unprecedented wave of threats, according to a new investigation by 60 Minutes. Correspondent Bill Whitaker reports on growing concerns among members of the federal judiciary who say their safety and independence are increasingly at risk. The program spoke with 26 judges, including both Democratic and Republican appointees, as well as sitting and retired members of the bench.

Many of the judges interviewed say the tone of public attacks has intensified, particularly following high-profile rulings involving the Trump administration. Those currently serving describe feeling under constant pressure and worry about the long-term impact on the rule of law. The segment explores how heightened political tension and online targeting have created a climate of fear, raising broader questions about the security of the judicial system and the stability of democratic institutions. The report is produced by Heather Abbott.

Breaking the Cycle

A developing legal case in Barrow County, Georgia has renewed national attention on the role parents may play in preventing school shootings. Prosecutors allege that the father of a teenage gunman failed to act despite warning signs before the deadly attack at Apalachee High School that left four people dead.

Correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi examines whether holding parents criminally responsible could influence future prevention efforts. The report looks back at a precedent-setting case in Oxford, Michigan, where both a school shooter and his parents were convicted and are now serving prison sentences. Legal experts and community members weigh in on whether accountability at the family level could deter future tragedies or if broader systemic changes are needed. The segment explores the legal, ethical, and social implications of a question that continues to shape the national conversation on school safety. Ashley Velie is the producer.

Growing Up Behind Walls

This segment has been postponed due to the developments with Iran.

Sixteen years after the devastating 2010 earthquake, Haiti continues to struggle with instability as government authority has largely collapsed and armed gangs battle for control of Port-au-Prince. Correspondent Anderson Cooper reports from the capital, where daily life is shaped by violence, shortages, and uncertainty.

The segment focuses on a rare place of safety: an orphanage operated by bestselling author Mitch Albom through the organization Have Faith Haiti. For more than four years, children living there have been sheltered from the chaos outside its walls. The program looks at how education, structure, and faith are giving these young residents a sense of stability and hope despite the ongoing crisis. The story highlights both the challenges facing Haiti’s most vulnerable and the efforts underway to provide a path toward a better future. Denise Schrier Cetta is the producer.