Trump threatens to invade Iran, "obliterate" its energy resources
Energy markets remain volatile as President Trump threatens Iran with an invasion to seize its oil while also suggesting a deal could soon end the war.
Trump threatens to invade Iran, "obliterate" its energy resources
Energy markets remain volatile as President Trump threatens Iran with an invasion to seize its oil while also suggesting a deal could soon end the war. Grouped from 6 articles across 4 sources.
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Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ desalination plants in Iran if no deal reached
Legal expert says targeting civilian sites would be 'collective punishment', which is prohibited under laws of war.
Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy grid if ceasefire not reached ‘shortly’
Oil prices on course for record monthly rise amid risk of further escalation and mixed messaging from US Donald Trump has threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power stations and fresh water plants if Tehran does not agree to peace terms “shortly”, even as he claimed diplomatic progress in ending the war that was instigated by the US and Israel. Tehran has remained defiant during the month-long conflict, describing US peace proposals as “excessive, unrealistic and irrational” and firing waves of missiles at Israel. Continue reading...
Trump claims deal is possible with Iran while threatening strikes on energy sector
President Trump argues he's making progress in talks with Iran, but threatened to blow up Iran's energy sector if talks fail. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
Trump threatens to 'obliterate' Kharg Island if Iran refuses deal to end war
It comes as thousands more American troops arrive in the Middle East, with the US president yet to decide on the next course of action.
Brent crude hits $116 a barrel as Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ Iran’s oilwells and export hub
Investors nervous over escalation of Middle East conflict as US president says he wants to ‘take the oil in Iran’ Business live – latest news The price of oil hit nearly $117 (£89) a barrel on Monday as Donald Trump threatened to “blow up” and “completely obliterate” Iranian electricity plants, oilwells and its export hub Kharg Island if it did not agree to a deal. Brent crude rose after the US president wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that if a deal was not agreed and the strait of Hormuz was not reopened, the US would take further action. Continue reading...
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