"We took a little excursion to the Middle East to get rid of some evil. And, I think you'll see it's going to be a short-term excursion. If Iran does anything that stops the flow of Oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America TWENTY TIMES HARDER than they have been hit thus far."
"Oil prices briefly shot to their highest level since 2022 a day after Iran selected Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as Iran's supreme leader. Investors saw it as a signal that Iran was digging in 10 days into the war launched by the United States and Israel."
"The war has choked off major supplies of oil and gas to world markets and sent fuel prices rising across the U.S. The fighting has also led foreigners to flee from business hubs and prompted millions to seek shelter as bombs hit military bases, government buildings, oil and water installations, hotels and at least one school."
President Trump stated the war with Iran could be brief but warned of severe consequences if Iran disrupts oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's selection of hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader initially spiked oil prices to 2022 highs, signaling Iranian resolve. However, prices fell and U.S. stocks rose on optimism for a quick resolution. Iran's Revolutionary Guard responded that Iran will determine when the war ends. The conflict has disrupted global oil and gas supplies, raised fuel prices across the U.S., and caused civilian displacement and infrastructure damage. Putin discussed potential diplomatic solutions with Trump during a Monday call.
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