Gulf Conflict Threatens Global Oil Supply

0:00The Gulf conflict is choking off 13 million barrels of oil a day, about an eighth of global supply, forcing everyone to tap shrinking stockpiles. Fast. Experts warn it could jump to 15 million if the U.S. Navy pulls off a blockade of the straight-of-form moves, something they've struggled to do so far. Trump kicked this off with limited forces, banking on quick Iranian surrender that never came. Instead, Iran's running an asymmetric fight from hidden spots, vowing to hit Red Sea routes next and mess with 6 million more barrels, plus shipping. Lanes. Analysts call it a grinding-more-betrition, where both sides think they can outlast the pain. Physical oil prices in Europe are hitting $155 to $150 a barrel, way above futures under 100, as desperate buyers scramble while Wall Street bets it's all talk. Now the U.S. is talking boarding Chinese ships, straight-up threatening their supply chain, and Xi is drawing a hard line against any bullying.

1:00Iran floated a uranium pause for five years in talks, but Trump's pushing 20, leaving a deal distant as gas prices climbed toward $6. Worse by summer. This standoffs testing reserves, worldwide, with Saudi lines maxed and emergency releases running dry, could mean rationing and real pain at the pump. If no compromise lands soon, I'm Cory with the story. That's your sending news today update, AI powered, and always on.