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US President Trump says 'don't rush me' regarding Iran war length, adds will take out Iran's 'wiseguy ships' if we see them and noted maybe Iran loaded during hiatus, and will knock them out, but we have been speaking and they want to make a deal

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Says:

  • We'll see what happens we have no pressure.
  • Could make a deal with Iran, but want to make the best one.
  • Have total control of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Strait will open when Iran makes a deal, and if no deal, will finish it up militarily.
  • Iran is under time pressure, not the US.
  • If Iran doesn't move oil, infrastructure will explode.
  • Iran has a matter of days until that takes place.
  • Americans will pay more for gasoline for a little while.
  • Thought oil would hit USD 200/bbl.
  • Oil is a very different number than anyone thought.
  • Touts ships getting oil from the US.
  • Nuclear weapon strikes worse than oil at USD 200/bbl.
  • Oil goes up a little bit, he hates it.
  • Don't think Iran conflict will be very long.
  • Iran is delaying it because we don't know who we are talking to.
  • Wouldn't use a nuclear weapon against Iran.
  • Looking forward to UK state visit and reiterates UK should open North Sea for oil drilling.