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Trump Announces $5 Billion Fund for Middle East Energy Rebuild

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 2:18 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a $5 billion fund to rebuild Middle-East energy infrastructure and develop alternative oil export routes.
Trump warned at the UN he could annihilate Iran if no deal is reached.
Saudi Arabia restarted its East-West pipeline, enabling limited oil exports from Yanbu.
Brent crude fell below $98 per barrel after reports Iran might reopen the Strait of Hormuz if U.S. pressure eases.

History

Historical Context

After OAPEC’s October 1973 oil embargo forced U.S. crude prices to jump from $3 to $12 a barrel, President Richard Nixon launched Project Independence and created a federal energy office to reduce reliance on Middle-East imports. Echoing that shift, President Donald Trump in 2024 announced a $5 billion fund to rebuild Middle-East pipelines, aiming to diversify American oil supplies.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a $5 billion fund to rebuild Middle-East energy infrastructure and develop alternative oil export routes.
Trump warned at the UN he could annihilate Iran if no deal is reached.
Saudi Arabia restarted its East-West pipeline, enabling limited oil exports from Yanbu.
Brent crude fell below $98 per barrel after reports Iran might reopen the Strait of Hormuz if U.S. pressure eases.

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