US-Israel Strikes on Iran: Global Tensions Escalate

0:00Here's more Adelaide news for March 2nd. Tensions in the Middle East exploded this week, with massive U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, hitting over 1,000 targets and killing 48. Leaders, including Supreme Leader Ali Kameneh, Hezbollah fired back with missiles and drones at Israel, their first such attack since the operation began Saturday. Israel hit senior Hezbollah figures in Beirut and other spots in Lebanon. A suspected drone also struck Britain's role air force base in Cyprus overnight, causing limited damage but no injuries. Meanwhile, three U.S. troops died and five were seriously hurt at a base in Kuwait during the early strikes, with President Trump warning more losses. Are likely as the fight drags into its second day, word leaders reacted swiftly. The UK-OKed U.S. use of its bases for defensive moves against Iranian missiles, while staying out of offensive strikes. Australia's Defense Minister backed the U.S. action and set up help for stranded citizens in the region, as flights remain grounded.

1:02Oil prices jump more than 8% to multi-month highs amid the chaos, with at least three tankers damaged off the Gulf Coast in one seafarer. Killed in the crossfire, ships carrying crude from key producers now face big risks in the strait. The conflict shows no signs of slowing, with the U.S. sinking nine Iranian warships so far, and planning to take out the rest. Some called the four-week operation a tough road ahead, as allies urge restraint and OPEC ramps up output by over 200,000 barrels a day. This DNN story comes to you, thanks to our sponsor, your pillow, your podcast, your moment, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SOL-Pillow.com, made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-SOL-Pillow.com.