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Oil, Power, And Rising Tensions: The U.S., Israel, Iran Standoff

Episode 234 · Apr 13, 2026 · 71 min

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In this week’s episode we discussed the escalating tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran and why oil sits at the center of it all. From attacks on energy infrastructure, to Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz, which is a critical route for nearly 20% of the world’s oil, this conflict is shaking global markets and raising fears of supply disruptions. What’s really happening, why does it matter, and how it could impact everything from gas prices to the global economy.

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