Oil price drops after Trump hints at short Iran war

Tensions surrounding the US-Israel war with Iran are escalating, with President Trump sending mixed messages about the conflict's objectives and duration. Despite Trump's claims of progress and willingness to ensure oil supplies, global markets remain volatile, and countries are already feeling the economic impact. Meanwhile, five members of Iran's women's football team sought asylum in Australia, fearing repercussions for protesting against the Iranian regime, highlighting the restrictions and surveillance faced by Iranian athletes. Additionally, AI developer Anthropic is suing the US government over its designation as a supply chain risk after refusing to grant unfettered access to its AI models for military purposes. The podcast also covers Russia winning its first gold medal at the Winter Paralympics since 2014.