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Trump says Iran fighting will not last too long
WTI was down 0.04% on the day at $91.12 as the US signaled it could strike again if fighting continues.
US President Donald Trump said the United States is prepared to strike Iran again at any time, but he does not expect the renewed fighting to last “too long,” Reuters reported Wednesday.
The reporting also noted Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran’s armed forces have “unforgettable lessons” in store for the United States, and Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said Washington will soon see Tehran’s “new strategy” for war.
At the time of writing, West Texas Intermediate crude was down 0.04% on the day at $91.12. The article adds that WTI is a benchmark for the oil market and is influenced by supply and demand conditions, as well as factors including political instability, wars, and sanctions.
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