"In a brief phone interview, President Trump refused to discuss the specifics of ongoing search and rescue efforts in Iran after an American jet was downed. But he expressed frustration about some of the coverage of what is plainly an intense and sensitive military operation."
"Trump also posted to Truth Social as the search continued for the American pilot who ejected more than 15 hours ago, KEEP THE OIL, ANYONE? It was Trump's second Truth Social post of the day on Iran's oil."
"Trump has been pressuring countries that rely on the Strait of Hormuz for the majority of their oil to retake the strait from Iran, which has been blocking shipments with mines and missile strikes."
President Trump confirmed that the downing of a U.S. fighter jet over Iran and the search for a missing crew member will not impact negotiations with Iran. He expressed frustration over media coverage of the military operation. Trump stated, 'No, not at all. No, it's war.' He also made posts on Truth Social regarding Iran's oil, suggesting that the U.S. could take control of the Strait of Hormuz and benefit economically. Trump has pressured other countries to reclaim the strait from Iran, which is vital for global oil shipments.
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