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5 min readThe U.S. and Israel are now on the thirteenth day of strikes inside Iran, and the conflict has widened significantly. For the first time, two oil tankers have been hit near ports in neighboring Iraq, and Iran has fired at other Persian Gulf nations while attacking ships in the Gulf. NPR’s Greg Myre reports that Iran is effectively choking off vital oil supplies shipped through the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is just twenty miles wide at its narrowest point, and Iranian forces can still hit oil tankers and cargo ships with drones, rockets, or missiles, even though most of Iran’s navy—including its mine-laying ships—has been sunk. The U.S. has released 172 million barrels of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to stabilize the world oil supply, but that is not enough to replace what Iran is now cutting off.
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- 1 (00:25) **U.S. and Israel Continue Strikes Inside Iran** - The war enters its thirteenth day, with Iran firing at Persian Gulf nations and attacking ships.
- 2 (01:31) **Trump Campaigns Against Fellow Republican Thomas Massey in Kentucky** - Trump tries to defeat Massey in the primary, calling him a "complete and total disaster."
- 3 (02:18) **Jeffrey Epstein's Former Accountant Testifies to House Oversight Committee** - Kahn spoke of his years-long relationship with the late sex offender.
- 4 (03:16) **Wall Street Pre-Market: Dow Futures Lower** - Brief market update.
- 5 (03:22) **Washington State Passes Millionaire Tax** - A 9.9% tax on household incomes over $1 million is headed to the governor's desk.
- 6 (04:44) **Powerful Storm Raking Southeastern U.S.** - Tornado warnings and watches posted for parts of Georgia, South Carolina, and the Florida panhandle.
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