Iran war update
March 12, 2026
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as posted by the channelIranian sleeper cells in the US: Trump claims there are many Iranian sleeper cells here and says authorities know where most of them are.
Iran’s leadership still intact: Reuters reports US intelligence believes Iran’s leadership is still largely intact, contradicting Trump’s claim it’s basically gone.
Iran vows to keep Hormuz closed: Iran says it plans to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed indefinitely.
More ships hit in Hormuz: Three more vessels were struck in the strait, pushing oil prices back over $100 a barrel.
Oil could spike much higher: Bloomberg says oil could hit $140 if the strait stays closed another month, and even $164 if closures last longer.
Trump backs higher oil prices: Trump says stopping Iran matters more than oil prices and argues the US profits when oil rises.
Gas prices rising: US gasoline is now about $3.59 a gallon, up from $2.94 before the war.
US delaying shipping escorts: The US says escorting civilian ships through Hormuz is currently too risky.
Possible ground war: The Wall Street Journal says reopening the strait could require seizing parts of Iran’s coastline.
War already costly: NBC reports the first six days of the war cost more than $11.3 billion.

School strike dispute: The Washington Post reports the Iranian school hit by a US Tomahawk strike had been identified by the US as a factory and approved target.
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