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Iran Threatens Oil Security as Trump Dismisses Warnings

3/27/2026

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Iran has threatened security for 50 years, centered on the Strait of Hormuz, which it controls.
U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly dismissed warnings about the threat.
Iran now controls 20% of the world's oil and much fertilizer.
On 20th anniversary of An Inconvenient Truth, Al Gore, former Vice President, discusses climate response and critiques Trump's judgment.
Gore also reflects on Trump's influence on Mike Pence's actions during January 6 events.

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Story summary

Iran has threatened security for 50 years, centered on the Strait of Hormuz, which it controls.
U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly dismissed warnings about the threat.
Iran now controls 20% of the world's oil and much fertilizer.
On 20th anniversary of An Inconvenient Truth, Al Gore, former Vice President, discusses climate response and critiques Trump's judgment.
Gore also reflects on Trump's influence on Mike Pence's actions during January 6 events.