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Trump Signals Possible Military Action Against Iran as Conflict Escalates
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Core Event
Trump said very large actions could occur in the “not-so-distant future.” He indicated willingness to meet Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the United Nations General Assembly and noted that the United States had approved visas for Iran’s core delegation.
Background & Context
Tensions have risen after Iran shot down at least two U.S. MQ-1 drones and struck a U.S.–contracted vessel near the Strait of Hormuz, causing minor injuries to U.S. personnel. Iran-backed Houthi forces also attacked Riyadh, prompting the State Department to advise Americans to reconsider travel to the region because missile and drone activity is affecting military bases, cities, airports, infrastructure and energy sites.
Official Statements & Responses
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent projected that crude oil could fall to as low as $40 per barrel once the conflict ends, adding that the market would become “very much oversupplied” after the war. Both officials suggested that oil prices would decline after the upcoming U.S. midterm elections.
Data & Statistics
- Diesel prices have risen to $6.40 per gallon, an all-time high for September, representing a 73 % increase since the previous year.
- Bessent’s forecast anticipates crude oil dropping to $40 per barrel post-conflict, implying a potential oversupply in the market.
Verbatim Quotes
- “My question is if and when do I blow the entire nation up? They better behave.” — Iran. He
- “We’re going to get on the other side of this Iran conflict, and I expect that oil will come down,” — Scott Bessent, treasury secretary