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Rhiannon12866

(255,769 posts)
Sat Apr 4, 2026, 03:55 AM 4 hrs ago

Trump says US can "take the oil" as Hormuz crisis deepens - Al Jazeera English



Iran’s effective control over the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting global shipping, with thousands of vessels delayed amid rising tensions. The crisis is posing a major challenge for Donald Trump, who claims the United States could reopen the vital oil route and even profit from it.

Tehran appears to be selectively allowing certain ships to pass while blocking others, raising concerns over global energy supplies and international trade. Meanwhile, talks involving Oman and Iran offer some hope for a potential agreement, though key questions remain.

As the situation unfolds, countries across Europe and the Gulf are closely watching developments that could have far-reaching economic and geopolitical consequences. - 04/03/2026.
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Trump says US can "take the oil" as Hormuz crisis deepens - Al Jazeera English (Original Post) Rhiannon12866 4 hrs ago OP
Totally delusional. no_hypocrisy 1 hr ago #1

no_hypocrisy

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1. Totally delusional.
Sat Apr 4, 2026, 06:55 AM
1 hr ago

I can see Iran blowing up their own oil fields before they'd allow Trump to "take" their oil.

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