Questions About "Sea Mines," Truth About Gas Prices, Family Sues CA City Over Crime: AM Update 3/11
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What are the latest developments in the Iran campaign and its impact on global oil shipments?
Hey, good morning, everyone. Mark Calperin here, host of NextUp and filling in for Megyn Kelly. It's Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, and this is your AM Update. U.S. casualties rising in Iran as concerns grow over possible Iranian mines in a critical oil shipping route. Gasoline will hit the $4 average per gallon, even if the conflict ends tonight. With gas prices surging at home, former oil trader Eric Bolling weighs in on what comes next and a possible solution to the conflict.
They've had a long history of crime in this area. In fact, in the last four years, they had 675 calls for service at this particular area.
A California family is suing its city after a man is stabbed to death charging his Tesla outside a public library. And California Governor Gavin Newsom's wife is under scrutiny as IRS filings reveal her charity paid millions to her company. All that and more coming up in just a moment here on your AM Update.
How are sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz affecting gas prices?
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What insights does former oil trader Eric Bolling provide about gas price predictions?
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Approximately 140 U.S. service members wounded since the beginning of Operation Epic Fury targeting Iran, according to Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell. Of the injured, Parnell saying 108 already returning to duty while eight remain seriously injured. The update coming as the White House continues describing the operation as a major success in degrading Iran's military capabilities. Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt at the White House yesterday telling reporters that Iranian military retaliation dropping sharply, saying ballistic missile attacks are down more than 90 percent and drone attacks are down roughly 85 percent since the beginning of the campaign. Attention now shifting to threats from the sea floor.
U.S. intelligence assets now seeing signs that Iran is prepping to deploy mines within the Strait of Hormuz's shipping lanes. Report CBS News, the Iranians 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 raising concerns Iran could endanger oil tanker traffic through the narrow strait responsible for moving roughly one-fifth of the world's oil supply. president trump issuing a warning to iran yesterday afternoon on true social quote if iran has put out any mines in the hormuz strait and we have no reports of them doing so we want them removed immediately if for any reason trump continued mines were placed and they are not removed forthwith the military consequences to iran
will be at a level never seen before. Mr. Trump following up in another post shortly after, quote, I am pleased to report that within the last few hours we have hit and completely destroyed 10 inactive mine-laying boats and or ships with more to follow. With concerns growing about the potential impact on oil markets and gas prices here at home, Levitt describing what victory will look like to President Trump.
What led to the lawsuit against the city of Downey after a fatal stabbing incident?
Does the President still want Iran's unconditional surrender? Well, when President Trump says that Iran is in a place of unconditional surrender, he's not claiming the Iranian regime is going to come out and say that themselves.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What are the latest developments in the Iran campaign and its impact on global oil shipments?
0:02–1:04
2
How are sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz affecting gas prices?
1:04–1:47
3
What insights does former oil trader Eric Bolling provide about gas price predictions?
1:47–3:58
4
What led to the lawsuit against the city of Downey after a fatal stabbing incident?
3:58–5:14
5
How did the emergency response contribute to the tragic outcome in Downey?
5:14–6:10
6
What ethical concerns are raised regarding Governor Newsom's wife's nonprofit?
6:10–7:03
7
What financial details have emerged about The Representation Project and its leadership?
7:03–8:23
8
What conclusions can be drawn about the implications of rising gas prices on political dynamics?
8:23–17:37
Speakers
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