U.S. Strikes Iran to Block New Sea Mines in Strait of Hormuz
Aug 31, 2026 · 10m
Summary
Oil prices surge after US strikes Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, while Russia and China align against Western interests. Vietnam emerges as a top US trade partner as manufacturers shift production to avoid tariffs. Meanwhile, Iceland rejects EU membership talks, and NASA launches the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to study the universe.
Topics discussed
Sponsor: ReliaQuest cyber defense
US strikes Iranian targets; oil prices rise
Russia-China relations and Ukraine war dynamics
G20 warns of AI risks to financial stability
China airlines, BYD earnings, and manufacturing rebound
Icelanders vote against EU membership talks
Vietnam emerges as top US trade surplus partner
NASA launches Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
Show credits and Polymarket sponsorship
Listen ad-free on Castria