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By Open Chronicle with agencies
U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States is removing “millions of barrels of oil” from Iran every night, describing the operation as part of a broader strategy linked to the ongoing confrontation with Tehran and the stability of global energy markets.
Speaking in Washington, Trump suggested that the measures are already having a significant impact and predicted that international crude oil prices would fall sharply once the current crisis subsides.
Trump Reveals Previously Undisclosed Oil Operations
According to remarks reported by U.S. media, Trump said he had intended to disclose the information earlier but decided to wait until the situation had become clearer.
“I’m announcing it now because the picture is complete,” the president said, indicating that the operations involving Iranian oil had reached a stage where their effects could be understood.
Trump claimed that “millions of barrels of oil” were being handled every night. However, he declined to provide detailed information about the methods involved or the precise nature of the activities. He also did not clarify whether the operation involved seizures, interdictions, or other forms of control over Iranian oil exports.
The president described the process as highly complex, saying that the details had only recently come together and that the results were now evident to the parties involved.
BREAKING: The U.S. is taking "millions of barrels of oil" out of Iran every night, President Trump announces.
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Oil Prices Could Fall After the Crisis
Alongside his comments on Iranian oil, Trump expressed confidence that crude oil prices would decline once tensions in the Middle East ease.
He argued that the current geopolitical crisis has artificially inflated energy prices and that greater stability would allow markets to return to pre-escalation levels.
According to the president, the close relationship between international political developments and global energy supplies means that any breakthrough in the Iranian situation could quickly be reflected in lower oil prices.
“The prices are expected to come down after the crisis,” Trump said, suggesting that normalization of the regional security environment would have a direct impact on international commodity markets.
Geopolitics and Energy Markets Intertwined
Trump’s comments come at a time of heightened volatility in global energy markets, with investors closely monitoring developments surrounding the United States, Iran, and the security of shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit corridors.
Recent military exchanges and the threat of wider conflict have heightened uncertainty about future supply levels, prompting fluctuations in crude oil prices and increasing concern among major energy-importing economies.
Analysts note that the president’s remarks carry both political and economic significance. Beyond sending a message to Tehran, the statements may also be intended to reassure markets that the United States is actively seeking to stabilize global energy supplies while maintaining pressure on Iran.
Few Details, Many Questions
Despite the dramatic nature of the announcement, the White House has not released additional information about the scale or mechanics of the alleged operations involving Iranian oil. No official figures have been published, and there has been no immediate response from Iranian authorities regarding Trump’s claims.
The lack of specific details has left observers questioning how such operations are being conducted and what legal or military framework may underpin them. Nevertheless, the comments underscore the growing connection between the ongoing U.S., Iran confrontation and the wider global economy.
As diplomatic efforts continue alongside rising military tensions, energy markets are likely to remain highly sensitive to developments in the Gulf region, where even limited disruptions can have worldwide economic consequences.