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What is the current status of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran?
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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Ryland Barton. It's day 11 of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. The Islamic Republic has ruled out diplomatic talks and has attacked oil infrastructure in the region, leaving global financial markets on edge. The Trump administration again promised the most intense strikes yet, as NPR's Greg Myrie explains.
Reports out of Iran again cite large explosions in and around the capital, Tehran. We don't have specifics, but the U.S. has been hitting an average of 500 or so targets in Iran every day. For its part, Iran carried out more airstrikes in Israel and several Gulf countries. There were reports of deaths and injuries to civilians. The Pentagon says 140 U.S. troops have been wounded.
Most are minor injuries, but eight are severely injured. And as we've reported previously, seven service members have been killed.
NPR's Greg Myrie reporting. One of the world's most vital transit points for oil, the Strait of Hormuz, is closed. The head of the Saudi oil company, Aramco, is one of the world's top exporters. and is warning of catastrophic consequences if disruptions persist. NPR's Tovia Smith reports on the hit to U.S. gas prices.
At gas stations around Boston, prices at the pumps have been climbing about 10 cents a day since Friday, leaving motorists like Kate Meyer concerned.
It's just shocking every day seeing the prices. It feels like it's just going to keep going up and up and up.
The national average for regular is about $3.54, according to AAA. Gas is going for over $5 in California. But gas prices are likely to shift rapidly following crude oil prices, which whipsawed yesterday from nearly $120 a barrel to end the day down at around $90.
President Trump posted on social media that a short-term hike in oil prices is a, quote, very small price to pay for USA and world safety and peace. Tovia Smith, NPR News.
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