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5 min readThe CEO of Saudi oil giant Aramco warned that a prolonged Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger catastrophic disruptions across global economic sectors, as the U.S.-Israel war against Iran entered its eleventh day. At the White House, Press Secretary Caroline Levitt promised Americans would see oil and gas prices drop rapidly, potentially even lower than before the operation began. Meanwhile, political consultant Sarah Longwell told NPR that for many Trump voters, the war feels like "the betrayal of an essential promise," though some are willing to tolerate it if it remains a quick, surgical operation like the Venezuela intervention—but not if it drags on and raises gas or food prices.
War and Oil: The Strait of Hormuz Threat
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- 1 (00:04) **U.S.-Israel War with Iran: Oil Market Warnings** - The CEO of Saudi Aramco warns of catastrophic global economic consequences if Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues.
- 2 (00:51) **Republican Voter Sentiment on the War** - Political consultant Sarah Longwell discusses how the conflict is perceived as a betrayal of Trump's "no new wars" promise.
- 3 (01:32) **France Deploys Naval Assets, Declares Non-Participation** - President Macron says France will protect allies and freedom of navigation but will not join the war.
- 4 (02:18) **Congressman Kevin Kylie Switches Party Affiliation** - The California Republican becomes an independent, citing redistricting and a tough re-election race.
- 5 (02:49) **U.S. Stock Market Update** - The Dow Jones Industrial Average is up 114 points, trading at 47,855.
- 6 (03:01) **Housing Market Remains Sluggish** - Existing home sales rose 1.7% in February, but affordability and tight inventory persist.
- 7 (03:46) **Social Media Linked to Mental Health Issues in Youth** - A new meta-analysis in JAMA Pediatrics finds consistent associations with depression, self-harm, and substance use.
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