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5 min readPresident Trump addressed the nation on progress in Operation Epic Fury against Iran, stating that U.S. military objectives are on track for completion "very shortly." He claimed the U.S. has destroyed Iran's military capabilities and urged patience amid spiking oil prices, noting that countries relying on the Strait of Hormuz for exports should adapt. Following the speech, oil prices climbed above $105 per barrel, and Asian stocks declined after prior Wall Street gains.
Iran War's Toll on Global Oil Production
A Paris-based International Energy Agency report quantified sharp production cuts in Gulf states due to blocked exports through the Strait of Hormuz. In March, Saudi Arabia reduced output by 25%, Kuwait by over 60%, and Iraq by 80%, leaving millions of barrels of oil and billions of cubic meters of natural gas unexploited since the war started. Gulf producers are maintaining minimal operations to prevent irreversible damage to wells, which can become unusable if fully shut down.
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- 1 (00:00) **Trump Addresses Iran War Progress** - Delivers prime-time speech claiming U.S. objectives nearing completion in Operation Epic Fury
- 2 (00:26) **Post-Speech Market Reaction** - Oil surges above $105/barrel, Asian stocks decline after Wall Street gains
- 3 (00:51) **IEA Details Gulf Oil Production Cuts** - Reports millions of barrels unexploited due to Strait of Hormuz issues since war start
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