US attacks Iranian tankers, Iran fires at Jordan
U.S. Central Command announced that its forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in response to Iran firing missiles at a U.S. Navy warship. Iran subsequently released video claiming to show missiles launching toward a U.S. base in Jordan, which Jordan reported intercepting without casualties. The escalation has coincided with a significant rise in U.S. gasoline prices, with Goldman Sachs warning of further increases if the conflict intensifies.
The escalating conflict between the U.S. and Iran directly impacts global oil supply and prices, with analysts warning of significant increases at the pump if hostilities continue.
The episode also covers Iran claiming to seize a U.S. underwater drone, Houthi rebel attacks on Saudi energy facilities, and the UK government accusing Israel of ethnic cleansing in the West Bank, leading to potential trade bans and diplomatic repercussions.
U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND IRAN ISLAMIC REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS JORDAN GOLDMAN SACHS