Hindustan Times

US Iran War LIVE: 'We Don't Need the Hormuz!': Trump Reveals Massive Oil Shipment Heading to US

US President Donald Trump has reappeared at a campaign rally in Atlanta, making strong headlines about the geopolitics of oil and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. During his speech, Trump stated that, through collaboration with major oil companies and joint efforts with Venezuela, the combined production of the United States and the South American country controls approximately 62% of the global crude oil market. With this energy argument, the US leader asserts that the United States is not dependent on the Strait of Hormuz and is unaffected by threats of a blockade in the region. These words contrast sharply with his recent warnings on Truth Social, where he threatened a harsh response to any Iranian attack on Hormuz by bombing energy infrastructure and bridges. Regarding the direct conflict with the Islamic Republic of Iran, Trump has downplayed its military significance, defining the crisis as a mere "skirmish," asserting that Washington is gaining ground and that Tehran will eventually yield to seek an agreement despite the high casualty figures following internal protests. #trump #hormuz #oil #iran #war #usa #washington #tehran #oil #markets #economy #iranwar