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2026-03-12 News & Politics
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Iran strikes more tankers along the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. military attacks Iran’s air capabilities and oil prices rise again as the U.S. makes plans to dip into its oil reserves. For more context and news coverage of the most important stories of our day, click here: https://www.nbcnews.com » Subscribe to NBC News: http://nbcnews.to/SubscribeToNBC » Subscribe to Here's the Scoop podcast: https://www.nbcnews.com/heres-the-scoop-daily-podcast Every day, NBC News helps people understand what’s happening and why it matters — through fact-based reporting, meaningful conversations, and powerful stories. From its leading news broadcasts — TODAY, NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press, and Dateline — to NBC News NOW, the 24/7 streaming news channel, plus chart-topping podcasts, the NBC News app, and NBCNews.com, NBC News keeps audiences informed and connected to the stories shaping our world. Connect with NBC News Online! NBC News App: https://apps.nbcnews.com/mobile Breaking News Alerts: https://link.nbcnews.com/join/5cj/breaking-news-signup?cid=sm_npd_nn_yt_bn-clip_190621 Visit NBCNews.Com: http://nbcnews.to/ReadNBC Find NBC News on Facebook: http://nbcnews.to/LikeNBC Follow NBC News on Twitter: http://nbcnews.to/FollowNBC Follow NBC News on Instagram: http://nbcnews.to/InstaNBC #iran #middleeast #worldnews

Top Comments (10)

@kozad86 2026-03-12

I thought we "eliminated" Iran's navy twice? Going for a third time?

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@oldenglishsheepdogfun5960 2026-03-12

This Trump administration thinks it’s in the Wild West again the way they speak. They seem completely out of his depth. Trump now talking about Cuba and tariffs, which we know the the actual American person pays. What a mess

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@I_love_Tesler 2026-03-12

20 nations are atm involved in this War ... Global Conflict Incoming ! thx peace President.

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@robertodebeers2551 2026-03-12

The actual shipping lanes, where water is deep enough to float huge ships/tankers is only about two miles wide. So, we may be looking at a situation where even 8-inch howitzers, firing from shore, can hit ships.

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@Marek-k5m8b 2026-03-12

Venezuela strategic oils reserves in U.S. is enough for 4 days supply for membership countries

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@josemnp458 2026-03-12

This is getting worse every day

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@SquaretailDaddy 2026-03-12

I have been unsure how I feel about Keir Simmons. Seeing him gracefully win the battle with a pesky fly and swat it away with subtle ease in the middle of an excellent report on ww3 was just the thing I needed. full G my dude

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@solitarianihilista1454 2026-03-12

Oil prices up, gas prices up, fuel costs up, utility bills up, food prices up, living costs up, insurance premiums up, terrorist attacks up, defence costs up, government spending up, your taxes up, up, up and away! Enjoy the shitshow: you’re paying for it. Have a nice day, y’all!

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@varume8237 2026-03-12

What about mines in the straits?

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@Mac-ix4qp 2026-03-12

Simmons still looking for some Chloraseptic apparently.

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