Iran's New Leader Escalates Middle East War

0:00This is Cory, keeping Adelaide in the know you're listening to Adelaide News today. The war in the Middle East drags into its second week with a new hardline supreme leader taking charge in Iran. Mojtaba Kamanay was chosen by top clerics, dashing hopes from President Donald Trump for a quick win like in Venezuela. Iran misjudged its strikes on Gulf states, which haven't forced the U.S. pull out, but risk pulling more countries into the fight against it. Meanwhile, oil prices have spiked above $100 a barrel, hitting a four-year high in one of history's sharpest one-day jumps. Iranian attacks targeted energy sites in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, and Saudi Arabia's huge Shabah oilfield sending shockwaves through the global economy. On the human side, Israel's push into Lebanon has left 486 people dead and 1,313 wounded. Australia got pulled in when five members of Iran's visiting national women's soccer team saw the asylum, and Trump says he handled it after chatting.

1:03With Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, analysts point to oil as a key driver, suggesting Trump's alliance with Israel aims to seize Iran's supplies, much like his Venezuela move, all too. Counter-China's heavy reliance on Gulf energy, Iran calls it a plot to carve up their land for its riches. Speaking ahead, this leadership shift in Iran could harden its stance in the war. Stay tuned for more on what it means for the conflict and everyday Iranians. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Link in the description. Headphones in a pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense, S-O-L-I, solelypillo.com.