The U.S. released millions of barrels of oil after a historic energy shock set off by the Iran war.
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Trump threatens Iran with 'biggest attack of them all' as US oil reserve hits 44-year-low
You threaten to drop the hammer on Iran, and the oil reserve ticks down to a 44-year low. The war chest is full of words, but the energy tank is running dry. The 'biggest attack' promise hits the headlines, but the backup barrel is stuck at the bottom of the spreadsheet. Power runs on oil, and when the well is dry, the promise gets lighter. The saber rattling is loud, but the reserves whisper the truth. The stakes are counted in barrels, and the tank is nearly empty. In lieu of flowers, try a carpool.
“The saber gets rattled, but the tanks are running empty. They promise the 'biggest attack,' but the reserve is at its smallest since disco. The war talk is loud, but the backup plan is two steps behind the gas gauge.”
“America's military strength is unmatched, regardless of oil reserves—it's not about fuel, it's about deterrence. Did I say that? The reserves are low, but that's a coincidence. We have plenty of ways to project power. Did I say that?”
The receipts
President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued yet another unhinged threat to commit mass murder as the US military restarted its illegal bombing campaign against Iran. In a Truth Social post , the president warned Iran against striking back at the US shortly after American forces began bombing Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets…
President Trump threatened more attacks on Iran on Tuesday. In a Truth Social post, he said, "If the failed Nation of Iran retaliates for this very justified attack, they will be hit again at a much harder and higher level." CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
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