US Strikes Iranian Missile Sites, Gas Prices Soar

0:00On March 18, the United States military just carried out strikes using multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator bombs on hardened Iranian. Missile sites along the coastline near the Strait of Hormuz. These bunker busters targeted anti-ship cruise missiles that threatened international shipping through this vital waterway connecting the Persian Gulf to the global economy. U.S. Central Command confirmed the operation was a success, aimed at safeguarding commercial vessels amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. Earlier this week, President Trump publicly criticized allies like the United Kingdom, France, Japan, and Australia for refusing to join efforts to secure the Strait. Meanwhile, the United Arab Emirates expressed interest in supporting a U.S.-led initiative to protect the area. Trump made it clear on social media that the U.S. does a need help from NATO countries, escalating tensions with traditional partners. Gas prices have jumped to an average of $3.80 per gallon, up from $2.90 before the conflict

1:00started three weeks ago. Iran has threatened to block oil exports entirely, leaving most shipments with no alternative routes despite some pipelines in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. In response, the International Energy Agency announced it will release 400 million barrels from emergency reserves. The largest such move in its history. According to the pressure, a top U.S. counterterrorism official, Joe Kent, resigned in protest, claiming the war stems from external pressures and betrays, non-interventionist promises. Secretary of State Marco Rubio put all U.S. embassies worldwide on high alert, forming emergency teams to handle potential threats. With the U.S. Navy bolstering forces in the region, including amphibious ships ready for port seizures, the focus remains on reopening the Strait. Trump insists the waterway will soon be open and free, signaling readiness for whatever comes next to ease the global energy crunch.