Washington — President Trump has sent conflicting messages about the Strait of Hormuz over the last few weeks as the world’s oil supply has been choked by the Iran war. In a prime-time address Wednesday, Mr. Trump declared that Iran “has been essentially decimated” and “when the conflict is over, the strait will open up … Read more
8m ago Oil prices surge, stocks fall as Trump offers “far less than what the market expected” Oil prices were sharply higher following Mr. Trump’s Wednesday evening remarks. Brent crude, the international standard, jumped 6.9% to $108.15 per barrel before early Thursday. Benchmark U.S. crude rose 6.4% to $106.55 a barrel. While renewed optimism … Read more
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President Trump’s comments to reporters on Tuesday that he expects the U.S. to end its war with Iran in two or three weeks is buoying investors by easing global oil prices and boosting stocks. Yet such optimism is certain to fade quickly unless Iran agrees to reopen the Strait of Hormuz soon, according to economists, who warn that crude prices … Read more
A majority of the vessels that have passed through the Strait of Hormuz during the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran have ties to the Iranian regime, according to a new analysis from Lloyd’s List Intelligence. The information comes after President Trump’s assertion last week that Tehran gave him the “present” of allowing eight oil tankers through … Read more
Trump lashes out at European allies over Strait of Hormuz: “I’m not a gatekeeper for them” – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump lashed out at European allies who he said haven’t done enough to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil tanker traffic. Weijia Jiang has details. Source link
Trump says U.S. not leaving Strait of Hormuz “quite yet” as he criticizes NATO allies – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump told CBS News on Tuesday that he’s not ready “quite yet” to abandon his bid to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang … Read more
President Trump told CBS News’ Weijia Jiang on Tuesday that the U.S. isn’t withdrawing “quite yet” from the war with Iran, and urged U.S. allies to be more helpful with reopening the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News’ Natalie Brand has more. Source link
Key details on Iran war as Trump slams allies for Strait of Hormuz response – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is slamming U.S. allies for their lack of cooperation in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News reporter Olivia Rinaldi, contributor Elliot Ackerman and correspondent Elizabeth Palmer have more. Source link