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Trump Says Iran Can’t Get Nuclear Weapon

8/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump declared Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon.
The 60-day deadline to end the Iran war expired on Monday without extension.
Trump warned the United States would bomb Oman if it interferes with the Strait of Hormuz.
Gasoline prices rose to about $4.07 per gallon, a 37% increase since the war began on Feb. 28.

History

Historical Context

During the October 1973 Yom Kippur War, OAPEC imposed an oil embargo on the United States and other Israel supporters, prompting Saudi Arabia and other Arab producers to cut output and lift oil prices by roughly 300% by March 1974. The shock drove U.S. gasoline up 43% and reshaped energy policy, a precedent echoed in President Trump’s 2026 warnings about Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump declared Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon.
The 60-day deadline to end the Iran war expired on Monday without extension.
Trump warned the United States would bomb Oman if it interferes with the Strait of Hormuz.
Gasoline prices rose to about $4.07 per gallon, a 37% increase since the war began on Feb. 28.

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