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Crude prices top $100 as Trump says U.S. may hit Iran's oil hub again 'just for fun'

The U.S. strikes on Kharg Island and Trump's threat to hit Iran's oil infrastructure mark a major escalation in the war, according to JPMorgan. Grouped from 3 articles across 3 sources.

3 reports3 sourcesMar 16, 2026, 7:54 AM
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CNBCMar 16, 2026, 7:54 AM

Crude prices top $100 as Trump says U.S. may hit Iran's oil hub again 'just for fun'

The U.S. strikes on Kharg Island and Trump's threat to hit Iran's oil infrastructure mark a major escalation in the war, according to JPMorgan.

Al JazeeraMar 15, 2026, 9:47 AM

Trump says US may hit Iran’s Kharg Island again ‘just for fun’

US president says his country may carry out more strikes on oil hub as he urges allies to help open Strait of Hormuz.

The GuardianMar 14, 2026, 11:51 PM

Trump says US may strike Iran’s Kharg Island oil export hub ‘just for fun’

In comments to NBC News, US president also deflates hope of deal with Tehran, saying ‘terms aren’t good enough’ Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States may carry out more strikes on Iran’s vital Kharg Island oil export hub “just for fun”, rejecting the prospect of a swift peace deal with Tehran. “The terms aren’t good enough yet,” the US president told NBC News. The Iranian regime wants to make an agreement, he claimed. Continue reading...

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