US President Trump says Iran will be "blown off the face of the Earth" if they attack US vessels carrying out Project Freedom, via Fox News
President Trump's remarks about Iran signal a potential escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions, especially if perceived as a direct military threat.
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US President Trump says Iran will be "blown off the face of the Earth" if they attack US vessels carrying out Project Freedom, via Fox News
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- Trump made the comments during an interview with Fox News' Trey Yingst on Monday, adding that he believes Iran has become "much more malleable" in peace negotiations.
- “We have more weapons and ammunition at a much higher grade than we had before," Trump said. “We have the best equipment. We have stuff all over the world. We have these bases all over the world. They’re all stocked up with equipment. We can use all of that stuff, and we will, if we need it.”
The implications for energy markets could be significant, particularly for oil prices, as any conflict could disrupt supply routes. Additionally, this could lead to increased risk aversion in financial markets, influencing currencies and equities more broadly.
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