How the war in the Middle East could spiral into an energy crisis

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<p>A new wave of attacks were carried out against Iran, as the war in the region moves into a fifth day. <a href="https://apple.news/A0hCU6lciRj63EGLeUQE_0w">Reuters</a> reports that retaliatory strikes hit multiple areas including the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia.</p> <p>Oil prices continued to surge as a result of ongoing fighting. Evan Halper of the <a href="https://apple.news/A-NpppwJQRCeLPETMSQNEhw">Washington Post</a> joins to discuss why what happens to a key shipping route could affect global fuel prices.</p> <p>And the <a href="https://apple.news/AtAvzKnSUSUWrhCWVeb0law">BBC</a> reports on how European countries are struggling to hold a united position on the war.</p> <p>Plus, a Georgia man was <a href="https://apple.news/ALsG_D5lwT2iX0sHjWco2hA">convicted</a> for giving his son a gun allegedly used in a school shooting, the labor secretary&rsquo;s two top aides are <a href="https://apple.news/ARNnMPYzoTXm4wfh4EbsLjg">resigning</a>, and why buying a <a href="https://apple.news/Akk_O_rabQS-X4AO10hw2Ng">dinosaur</a> has become a new trend in the auction world.</p> <p>Today&rsquo;s episode was hosted by Cecelia Lei.</p>