Iran Escalates Middle East Attacks, Oil Prices Soar

0:00This is Adelaide News Today, every story, every city, every day. Iran has escalated attacks in the Middle East by setting two oil tankers on fire in Iraqi waters and striking fuel facilities elsewhere. Officials blame Iranian boats and drones for hitting vessels and sights in Bahrain and near Dubai's airport. One crew member died. Four people were hurt, and Iran warns oil prices could hit $200 a barrel due to the chaos. The violence has spread, blocking safe passage through the strait of Hormuz, which carries about one-fifth of the world's oil. UNICEF reports more than 1,100 children killed or injured in the broader conflict. Iran claims full control of the strait and bows a long economic shock. President Trump told a rally crowd in Kentucky that America has won the war against Iran, saying U.S. forces took out 58 Iranian naval ships. He added, they do not want to leave early, but must finish the job ahead of midterm elections. In response, the International Energy Agency plans to release 400 million barrels from

1:03global strategic reserves, the largest ever, to ease, fuel prices. The U.S. will tap 172 million barrels from its own stockpile starting next week. Meanwhile, the G7 nations are discussing ship escorts in the Gulf, while U.S. agencies warn of possible Iranian drone strikes on the West Coast and, attacks on American interests in Iraq, no safe shipping route has reopened yet. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. You know what is better than earbuds and bed? No earbuds at all, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com