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Trump Says U.S. “Knocked” Out Iran, CFTC Opens Probe

By Drooid · Oct 24, 2026, 2:17 PM UTC · How we work

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Trump Claims Iran Defeat

President Donald Trump said the United States has “knocked” out Iran.
Trump invoked the Defence Production Act, calling petroleum production vital to national defence.
Brent crude futures closed at $116.72 a barrel on December 23, the highest since April 29.
Houthi rebels attacked Saudi facilities in Yanbu, Riyadh and Dammam airport.
U.S. Energy Information Administration reported global crude inventories fell 1.9 million barrels per day in Q3 2026.

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CFTC Probes Iran Trades

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission opened an investigation into oil futures trades tied to Iran-related policy announcements.
Enforcement Director David Miller disclosed the probe at a New York conference, noting trades before March 23 and April 7.
Approximately $950 million in short-oil positions were placed before the April 7 ceasefire.
Consumer sentiment hit a five-month low in October.
Regular gasoline rose to $4.29 per gallon, over $1 higher year-over-year.

History

Historical Context

After the October 1973 Yom Kippur War, OAPEC—led by Saudi King Faisal—imposed an oil embargo on the United States and its allies, driving world crude from $3 to nearly $12 per barrel (about a 300 % jump). President Richard Nixon responded with production cuts and the 1974 creation of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, a policy template echoed in today’s debate over strategic releases.

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Trump Claims Iran Defeat

President Donald Trump said the United States has “knocked” out Iran.
Trump invoked the Defence Production Act, calling petroleum production vital to national defence.
Brent crude futures closed at $116.72 a barrel on December 23, the highest since April 29.
Houthi rebels attacked Saudi facilities in Yanbu, Riyadh and Dammam airport.
U.S. Energy Information Administration reported global crude inventories fell 1.9 million barrels per day in Q3 2026.

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