Ben Caxton delivers the straight facts on May 9, 2026, from the fragile US-Iran ceasefire strained by F/A-18 strikes on Iranian vessels in the Gulf of Oman. The episode breaks down diplomatic efforts, global energy market reactions, and why disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are driving up oil prices and everyday costs. Listeners get unspun updates on peace talks, regional responses, and economic ripple effects in this 40-minute Saturday briefing.

• US Central Command's precision strikes disabling two Iranian-flagged tankers amid naval blockade enforcement
• President Trump's claim that the action upholds the ceasefire; Secretary Rubio awaits Iran's reply to US proposal
• Strait of Hormuz tensions in week 10, impacting 20% of global oil trade
• Crude futures rise; forecasts of sustai ...