US EditionTrump Claims Iran’s Oil Infrastructure May Explode in Three Days Due to US Blockade
Trump said Iran has about 3 days before blocked exports could overwhelm storage and cause permanent damage to oil fields, experts said.
- On Sunday, President Donald Trump warned on Fox News that U.S. naval blockades preventing Iranian oil exports could cause Iran's storage and pipeline system to "explode" within three days, inflicting permanent damage.
- Driven by a U.S. naval blockade halting exports, experts estimate Iran's 122 million-barrel storage capacity will be exhausted by April 29, forcing a production shutdown that risks long-term field damage.
- Annika Ganzeveld, Middle East portfolio manager for the American Enterprise Institute, noted that shutting down production risks "long-term damage" to fields; Trump estimated rebuilding could restore only about 50% of current output.
- Iran's joint military command warned Saturday of a "strong response" to ongoing U.S. naval blockades, as diplomatic efforts stalled after Tehran's top diplomat left Pakistan.
- Economic fallout is growing two months into the war as global shipments of oil and other supplies remain disrupted by the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, tightening regional energy markets.
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The ongoing tensions in Iran continue to cause expensive oil. Meanwhile, the important North Sea variety Brent has broken through the brand of proud 125 dollars per barrel. Fear of a persistent drop in supplies drives prices to new heights. While oil and fuel prices are rising, chaos continues on the geopolitical stage. According to reports, the US government under Donald Trump wants to massively tighten the sea blockade against Iranian ports. T…
Iran warns US junk advice pushing oil to $140
TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament speaker mocked US president’s warnings that Iran’s oil wells could explode, calling it “junk advice”, saying that Washington’s blockade threats are instead driving global oil prices toward $140 per barrel.
Donald Trump har bekämt sig för att fortsetta blockaden mot Iran – och oljepriset rusar åter puppåt. Nu hånar Iran den amerikanska presidentens strategi.
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