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@#65 ... Is Pres Trump thinking of taking over the Strait of Hormuz? ...

Trump says "the war is very complete," and he's considering taking over Strait of Hormuz
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... The president said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the strait and threatened Iran if it inhibits the waterway. "They've shot everything they have to shoot, and they better not try anything cute or it's going to be the end of that country ... If they do anything bad, that would be the end of Iran and you'd never hear the name again." The president also said the strait is open now and claimed ships have been entering the strait, but said he is still "thinking about taking it over." ...

@#63 ... We're on a wild ride until this war is over. ...

Trump says U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is "very far ahead of schedule"
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... Trump says U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is "very far ahead of schedule"

President Trump told CBS News that he believes the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran is "very far ahead of schedule."

"I think the war is very complete, pretty much," he said. ...



Fox News apologizes for showing old video of a hatless Donald Trump at a dignified transfer ceremony
apnews.com

... Fox News apologized for airing old video of a hatless President Donald Trump during coverage Sunday of his attendance at the dignified transfer ceremony for U.S. soldiers killed in the Middle East war, insisting it was an honest mistake.

In a polarized time, some online critics suggested without evidence that it wasn't an error " that the network was trying to make Trump look better by not showing him wearing a baseball cap during what is considered one of the most solemn duties of a commander in chief. The return of the bodies of six soldiers took place Saturday at Dover Air Force Base.

But Fox News said archival footage of Trump at an earlier ceremony was inadvertently pulled up by a staff member and used on two Sunday morning telecasts. A spokeswoman noted the correct footage was used at other times, including on Saturday.

"We regret the error and apologize for the incorrect footage," Fox said in a statement. ...


@#8 ... If oil is selling at $100/barrel on the commodity exchange, no oil company is going to sell oil at $60/barrel in America. ...

Related ...

Putin Asks Russian Oil, Gas Firms to Use High Prices to Cut Debt
financialpost.com

... Russia's President Vladimir Putin urged nation's oil and gas producers to take advantage of sky-rocketing commodities prices to reduce their debt, because the spike will be temporary.
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With the Strait of Hormuz being "effectively closed" amid the Middle East conflict, oil production relying on the route "risks stopping completely" within a month, Putin said at a meeting with government officials and energy executives. It will take "weeks, if not a month" to restore liquefied natural gas capacity in the region and it's "impossible to quickly compensate for the lost volumes," he added. ...


@#4 ... Trump is leading us into a recession. ...

Trump says he has a plan for oil prices: "You'll be very happy"
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... Post: President Trump told the New York Post he has a plan to address surging oil prices, as the U.S.-Israeli operation in Iran moves forward.

"I have a plan for everything, OK?" he told the Post. "I have a plan for everything. You'll be very happy."

The president did not elaborate. ...


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