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April 7, 2026
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Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran

Oil prices choppy after expletive-laden Trump threat to Iran

In remarks, Trump said the US would attack power plants and bridges unless the two sides reach a deal by late Tuesday US time, repeating a threat he made over the weekend on social media. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Oil prices experienced volatile trading following US President Donald Trump's strong threats to attack Iran's critical infrastructure if ships are not allowed to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

  • Trump threatened to target power plants and bridges in Iran by Tuesday, demanding the "free traffic of oil."
  • Key players include US President Donald Trump and Iranian leadership.
  • Disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world's energy shipments pass, have already impacted global energy prices and raised inflation concerns.

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