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Trump Signals Oil Seizure
President Trump stated his preference would be to take the oil.
“Trump told the Financial Times that his preference would be to take the oil”
He considered seizing Kharg Island, Iran's main oil terminal.
Analysts warned such an operation would be very risky.
Contradictory Signals on Diplomacy
Trump claimed talks were making great progress.
Iran directly contradicted Trump’s claims.
Iran’s parliamentary speaker dismissed the talks as a cover.
War Rages as Oil Surges
The war killed more than 3,000 people across the region.
“Oil was around $115 a barrel, up nearly 60% from the start of the war”
Oil prices surged past $115 a barrel.
Trump threatened to obliterate Iran’s energy infrastructure if a deal was not reached shortly.
Ground Invasion Looms
The Pentagon is considering sending another 10,000 ground troops.
Experts warned this force size is insufficient for a large-scale invasion.
Trump weighed military options including extracting Iran's enriched uranium.