Trump Accuses Iran of Faking Tanker Attacks to Push Oil Prices Higher Ahead of US Elections
US President Donald Trump has accused Iran of inventing reports of attacks on oil tankers and naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz, alleging that Tehran is trying to push global oil prices higher ahead of the November midterm elections.
In a post on Truth Social on Thursday, October 22, Trump claimed Iran was trying to increase oil prices despite more oil moving through the strategic waterway than before the conflict began.
The allegation comes as the US-Iran conflict continues to disrupt shipping and raise concerns about the security of one of the world's most important energy routes…
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