US Navy escorts through Strait of Hormuz ‘can’t happen now,’ Energy secretary says — as Iran touts ‘tool to pressure enemy’
-
Mar 12, 2026, 1:57 pm61 ptsThe cost of oil surged Thursday, with Brent crude hovering around $100 per barrel as of midday, after at least seven ships were attacked by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf since Wednesday.
Welcome to Politomix -- the political news wire where left, right and center mix.
Politomix aggregates the day's political news on the web and your mobile device.






