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Mar 16, 2026 Coverage of rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and proposals to send warships to protect shipping. A major bipartisan housing bill aimed at boosting construction and limiting investor purchases. A deep dive into extreme weather: blizzards, tornado corridors, a Southwest heat dome, and linked jet stream shifts. Updates on travel disruptions, NCAA brackets, and last night’s big awards winners.
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Strait Of Hormuz Closure Threatens Global Oil Supply
- The Strait of Hormuz closure by Iran has choked a key shipping route, raising oil prices and prompting U.S. naval moves and calls for allied warship escorts.
- U.S. strikes on Harg Island and Pentagon troop shifts aim to pressure Iran but industry says only Iran can reassure traders to resume shipping.
Military Moves May Not Reopen Shipping Without Iran's Assurance
- The Pentagon moved roughly 2,500 Navy reinforcements to the Middle East while Trump urged allied warship participation to secure tanker routes.
- Despite military moves, Reuters sources say only Iran can reassure traders to restart shipping.
Harg Island Strike Aims At Leverage Not Oil Infrastructure
- The U.S. struck Harg Island, targeting military assets while sparing oil facilities, aiming to gain leverage after the strait's closure.
- Aaron McLean notes Harg Island houses mainly oil infrastructure, gazelles, and now diminished military presence.