Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have won the war - Reuters
Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have won the war Reuters
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"We don’t want to leave early, do we?"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The straits are in great shape. We’ve knocked out all of their boats."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Trump had authorised the release of 172 million barrels from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve."
— Chris Wright , Executive
"This appears to mark a direct and forceful Iranian response to the IEA’s announcement."
— Tony Sycamore , Other
"Strait of Hormuz ‘in great shape’"
— Trump , Politician
"We don’t want to leave early do we? We got to finish the job."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The straits are in great shape. We’ve knocked out all of their boats."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Trump had authorized the release of 172 million barrels from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve."
— Chris Wright , Executive
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Chris Wright is the U.S. Energy Secretary.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
IG Markets analyst providing insight on market trends.
Donald Trump is the former President of the United States.
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<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxNWFYxQndsWXVzNHlRUEZnQjFsV3Rqd01Fa19DQ1FneEozRm8ybU1SQkJfeGxYcDREZW50cUl0aXE0cUtvLXB6UlNNQ29WNDdSa21zVG5walBZT20tS21oZFMyN3BLSVBRU05xRWtGZmZEaGstZHdoMFhCTmcxb29QX0JUbjUwY3d6dUVTWFJpNi00M3hfc3FDM3E0S3dWdlpMSVVJSmNlTzVlcTVCMUNXWmJJV3A?oc=5" target="_blank">Oil tankers burn near Iraq as Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have won the war</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
The United States and Iran have signaled no quick end to their war, with US President Donald Trump saying it was necessary to finish the job and Iran warning that the world should be ready for oil at US$200 a barrel after striking tankers in Iraqi waters and other ships near the vital Strait of Hormuz.
The United States and Iran have signaled no quick end to their war, with US President Donald Trump saying it was necessary to finish the job and Iran warning that the world should be ready for oil at US$200 a barrel after striking tankers in Iraqi waters and other ships near the vital Strait of Hormuz.
Several oil tankers off the coasts of Iraq and Kuwait, along with a major port in Oman, are reportedly in flames as the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran continues to send shockwaves across global energy markets.
Iranian explosive-laden boats appear to have attacked two fuel tankers in Iraqi waters, setting them ablaze and killing one crew member after projectiles struck three vessels in Gulf waters.
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