Oil Prices Soar as US-Iran Conflict Escalates

0:00Today is March 11th. Here's what's making headlines worldwide. The war between the United States, Israel and Iran comes down to one big question. Who can handle the pain longer? Oil prices have spiked as Iran's main weapon, hitting the global economy hard with higher gas costs and disrupted travel and shipping. Earlier this week, oil prices jumped to nearly $120 a barrel, the highest since 2022. President Donald Trump called the conflict short term to call markets and prices ease back to around $90, even as he promised to keep up. The pressure, Iranians are facing non-stop airstrikes but keeping their leadership intact while angry citizens stay home amid heavy bombardment and tight security. Gulf allies deal with missile attacks on oil fields and cities and Israel faces advanced barrages that disrupt schools, work, and daily life. No quick end appears in sight, with decades of bad blood fueling tough talk from both sides. Iran has halted shipping through the strait of Hormuz, blocking 20 percent of world oil

1:04and gas trade as companies avoid the area. Iran's new supreme leader, the son of the late Ayatollah, is seen as even tougher, with nuclear stockpiles still hidden from inspectors. Both sides claim the upper hand, but victory remains unclear amid the ongoing economic strain. This DNA story comes to you, thanks to our sponsor. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music, S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM