Intense Strikes On Iran, Trump Approval Poll, Georgia Special Election Runoff
Up First from NPR
Mar 11, 2026
The ongoing US-Iran conflict is causing significant human loss and disrupting global energy markets, driving up fuel prices worldwide. Meanwhile, US President Trump faces declining approval ratings as the American public expresses skepticism regarding long-term military involvement, creating a challenging backdrop for upcoming midterm elections.
Key insight: The Gulf's largest oil refinery was hit, cutting its capacity of nearly one million barrels per day, which has contributed to massive spikes in fuel prices globally, including a 40% increase in some cities in Egypt and Nigeria.
