Trump vows to take ‘total control’ of Iran’s oil and gas markets

Donald Trump vowed to take "total control" of Iran's oil and gas markets if re-elected president, stating that American forces would also seize control of the key export hub Kharg Island. Trump made these remarks during a rally in Wildwood, New Jersey, on Saturday, May 11, 2024. He asserted that Iran's oil would not be allowed to flow to other countries. This statement represents a significant escalation in rhetoric regarding Iran's energy sector and potential US foreign policy actions.