Trump's Iran War Speech Triggers Oil Market Surge
President Trump delivered a prime-time address on the escalating Iran conflict, declaring "America is winning" as oil prices jumped nearly seven percent. The 19-minute speech outlined military victories, including senior Iranian leadership losses and degraded missile capabilities. Trump set ceasefire conditions tied to the Hormuz Strait remaining open and free. The conflict, now in its fifth week, continues disrupting global energy markets and raising geopolitical uncertainty. Tehran rejected Trump's ceasefire claims as false. Separately, Trump revived threats to withdraw from NATO, though 2023 legislation restricts unilateral alliance departure. Market analysts watch closely as military escalation and energy route disruptions create significant economic implications for global oil supplies and investor portfolios.
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Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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