U.S. Forces and Iran Engage; Fauci to Address Senate Committee on COVID-19 Response

Why it matters locally: The renewed military engagements between U.S. forces and Iran could impact the global oil market, which is a key factor for Texas's significant energy industry.

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U.S. forces and Iran have resumed military engagements. This development follows an attack Iran launched yesterday against U.S. personnel in the Middle East. Separately, a Senate committee plans to question Dr. Anthony Fauci regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Fauci previously served as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. He will provide testimony to the committee regarding various aspects of the pandemic response.