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Iran’s ‘Burn the Oil’ Strategy

3/12/2026

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Iran attacks a series of oil tankers around the Persian Gulf, as several countries decide to draw on their strategic oil reserves. California police departments are warned of potential Iranian drone attacks. And lawmakers demand answers on a strike that hit an Iranian elementary school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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