Iran's Missile Attacks Escalate Middle East War

0:00Here is more Birmingham news from March 10th. Iran launched missile and drone attacks on Tuesday targeting Israel and several Gulf Arab nations, including the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi, Arabia, and Kuwait. Sirens blared in places like Dubai and Jerusalem, while defense forces intercepted many threats, including drones over Saudi oil fields. This escalation in the ongoing Middle East war, which began on February 28, has driven global oil prices way up. Brent crude oil hit nearly $120 a barrel on Monday before settling around $90 on Tuesday, a 24% jump. Since the fighting started, Iran has hit energy sites in Titan control over the strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's oil flows, causing tanker, rerouts and sailor deaths. Leaders are digging in. Iran's parliament speaker declared no ceasefire and vowed strong retaliation, while Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised continued, strikes to weaken the regime.

1:02U.S. President Donald Trump called it a short-term effort, but warned Iran against blocking oil flows, threatening a massive response. The chaos has forced millions to flee or shelter amid bomb bases, buildings, and even a school. Saudi-Aram Co. CEO noted rerouted tankers and maxed pipelines, warning of bigger economic hits from higher gas and jet fuel costs if the war drags on. Elsewhere, five Iranian women's soccer players got asylum in Australia after a tournament there, with offers extended to the full team. Israel struck Iran-linked militias in Iraq, killing five, and hit Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, where fighting has caused over 1,000 to 100 deaths in Iran, nearly 411 on and 11 in Israel plus seven U.S. troops, thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage. It is a pillow that plays your podcast and music without earbuds, built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com