The Philip DeFranco Show The Trump Oil Prices Situation is Crazy, Iran War Updates, & The ISIS-Inspired Gracie Mansion Attack
Mar 9, 2026
Coverage of Iran’s new leadership and the escalating regional strikes that have sent oil toward $120 and raised economic fears. A failed bomb attempt outside the mayor’s residence linked to ISIS-inspired motives and anti-Muslim rally tensions. Political and legal fights over media agency control and a presidential ultimatum tied to the SAVE Act.
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Evidence Points To U.S. Tomahawk Strike On School
- New video and satellite imagery point to a U.S. Tomahawk strike hitting a girls' school near an Iranian naval base on Feb 28.
- The Times, Bellingcat, and U.S. Central Command footage link Tomahawks to the strike while U.S. investigations say it may have been faulty intelligence.
Civilian Infrastructure Suffering Amid Targeting Disputes
- U.S. strikes and Iranian counterstrikes have damaged thousands of civilian structures and health facilities, raising questions about target accuracy.
- WHO confirmed attacks on health infrastructure while Iran's groups report over 1,200 civilian deaths versus 187 military.
Strait Closure Sent Oil Prices Soaring
- Strait of Hormuz threats and attacks closed off a major transit route, triggering oil to spike near $120 then around $100 per barrel.
- Prices rose ~50% since the conflict began and AAA reported a 50¢/gallon U.S. pump increase in a week.