Questions About "Sea Mines," Truth About Gas Prices, Family Sues CA City Over Crime: AM Update 3/11

March 11, 2026

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U.S. Casualties Mount in Iran Operation as Gas Prices Surge and a California Family Sues Over a Stabbing

Approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded since the start of Operation Epic Fury targeting Iran, according to Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell. Of those, 108 have already returned to duty while eight remain seriously injured. The update comes as the White House continues describing the operation as a major success in degrading Iran's military capabilities. Press Secretary Caroline Levitt told reporters that Iranian ballistic missile attacks are down more than 90 percent and drone attacks down roughly 85 percent since the campaign began.

The Mine Threat in the Strait of Hormuz

Attention is now shifting to threats from the sea floor. U.S. intelligence assets are seeing signs that Iran is preparing to deploy mines within the Strait of Hormuz's shipping lanes, according to CBS News. The Iranians are reportedly using smaller vessels carrying two to three mines each, with estimates indicating the country possesses anywhere from 2,000 to 6,000 of the devices. The development raises concerns Iran could endanger oil tanker traffic through the narrow strait, which moves roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply.

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1 (01:07) **Opening & Episode Overview** - Host Mark Calperin introduces the AM Update for March 11, 2026, previewing rising U.S. casualties in Iran, concerns over sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, surging gas prices, a California family suing a city over a stabbing death, and scrutiny on Gavin Newsom's wife's charity finances.
2 (03:07) **U.S. Casualties in Iran & Mine Threat in Strait of Hormuz** - Pentagon reports ~140 U.S. service members wounded in Operation Epic Fury; White House claims major success. Intelligence suggests Iran is preparing to deploy mines in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening ~20% of the world's oil supply.
3 (05:37) **Gas Prices Surge & Expert Analysis** - National average hits $3.54/gallon, up 43 cents in a week; California at $5.29. Former oil trader Eric Bowling warns $4/gallon is inevitable even if the conflict ends immediately due to refining lag time.
4 (12:28) **Family Sues City of Downey After Stabbing at EV Charger** - The family of Ronaldo LaFonse, killed while charging his Tesla at a public library, files a $40 million claim against the city, alleging failure to protect residents in a known high-crime area.
5 (16:21) **Gavin Newsom's Wife Under Scrutiny Over Charity Finances** - IRS filings reveal Jennifer Siebel Newsom's nonprofit, The Representation Project, paid her and her company over $3.7 million in a decade, with compensation exceeding 95% of similar-sized charities.
6 (18:23) **Episode Wrap-Up** - Host Mark Calperin signs off, directing listeners to The Megyn Kelly Show on Sirius XM and YouTube.
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Guests on this episode

Caroline Levitt

Show Notes

U.S. casualties rise in the Iran campaign as intelligence warns Tehran may deploy sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil shipments and pushing gas prices higher at home. Unprecedented volatility in global oil markets could drive U.S. gas prices to $4 a gallon or higher even if the conflict ends immediately - former oil trader Eric Bolling weighs in. The family of a California man stabbed while charging his Tesla outside a public library is suing the city of Downey, alleging officials ignored years of crime warnings and failures during the chaotic emergency response contributed to his death. A Daily Mail report alleges IRS filings show California Governor Gavin Newsom’s wife’s nonprofit paid millions over the past decade to her and her production company, raising new ethics questions about donors with ties to state contracts.

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