War in Middle East: No End in Sight

0:00What's up? I'm Cory, and these are your global headlines. Two weeks into the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran, both sides are rejecting all diplomatic efforts to end the fighting. It started with a massive U.S. and Israeli aerosol, and now Iran has shut the strait of Hormuz, halting a fifth of the world's oil shipments and, driving a price is worldwide. More than 2,000 people have died, mostly in Iran. The Trump administration has turned down pushes for Middle Eastern allies to start talks, with officials saying they're focused on weakening Iran's. Military. Iran insists no ceasefire until the strike stop and their demands for compensation are met. Recent U.S. attacks hit Iran's key oil export hub on Carg Island, showing no signs of letting up. Civilians are bearing the brunt, with mountain casualties and economic chaos from the oil crisis. In the U.S., surging gas prices are sparking worries among some officials and advisors, especially with midterm elections ahead.

1:00They fear it could hurt Republicans politically. Several countries, including Egypt, and Oman, have tried mediating, even securing some restraint from neighbors targeted by Iran. But those efforts have gone nowhere, and early feelers through backchannels have stalled. Positions are hardening on all fronts. His new supreme leader has vowed to keep the stray closed, and both Washington and Tehran seem set for a longer fight, with no quick resolution in. Sight. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor, linked in the description. Your favorite podcasts, music, or sleep sounds coming from your pillow. No earbuds, no distractions, just listen and relax. S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.