Mo News US Taps Oil Reserves; California Iran Drone Warning; Meta AI Glasses Concerns; McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish Worm Debate
Mar 12, 2026
Coverage of Iran striking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and the resulting oil price spike. Discussion of the U.S. tapping strategic reserves and why gas prices may not fall. Warnings about possible Iran-linked drone threats to California. Privacy concerns over Meta AI glasses recording sensitive moments. Viral debate over a worm found in a Filet-O-Fish.
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Veterans Said Some Pentagon Luxury Items Reach Troops
- Listeners from the military community corrected Mo News about Pentagon spending, noting lobster and steak meals do reach deployed troops before deployment.
- Mosheh shared emails from service members saying such meals and even ice cream machines make it to bases.
Strait Of Hormuz Disruption Spurs Historic Oil Releases
- Iran's attacks on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz have pushed Brent crude to $100 and prompted a historic 400 million barrel release from IEA members.
- The U.S. will release 172 million barrels from its underfilled Strategic Petroleum Reserve, but analysts expect only minor, short-term pump relief.
FBI Alert Is Aspirational Chatter Not Confirmed Attack
- FBI warned California law enforcement of aspirational Iranian drone plans launched from an unidentified vessel off the U.S. coast, but details are unverified.
- Mosheh emphasized these memos often reflect chatter rather than confirmed capability, advising vigilance not panic.