Trump claims US extracted more oil from Strait of Hormuz than ever before
The president said Iran is 'doing very poorly' and predicted it would eventually give up.
Written by EGazette’s AI. The facts are drawn from cited sources; the analysis is the AI’s own.
US President Donald Trump said the United States has extracted more oil from the Strait of Hormuz than at any previous point, according to Anadolu Agency.
Trump also said Iran is "doing very poorly" and predicted the country would eventually give up, though he did not specify what outcome he was referring to or provide supporting figures for the oil claim.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical corridor for global oil shipments, and statements about activity there from US officials are often closely watched by energy markets and regional governments.
Anadolu Agency's report did not include an independent verification of the volume of oil described by Trump, nor did it include a response from Iranian officials to the president's comments.
The remarks come amid continuing tension between Washington and Tehran over a range of regional and economic issues.
Sources
- Trump claims US took more oil out of Strait of Hormuz than ever before — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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