U.S. Pres. Donald Trump Speaks on Global Oil Supply amid Middle East Escalating Tension
DONALD TRUMP – The United States President warned that Iran will be hit at a stronger level if it blocks the oil supply to the globe amid the Middle East conflict.
The airstrikes launched by the United States and Israel to Iran undeniably got a lot of people worried over the safety of the people as well as the impact of the escalating tension in the Middle East. The airstrikes led to the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
According to United States Pres. Donald Trump, the attack which was in coordination with Israel was allegedly preemptive. The U.S. President claimed that Iran was allegedly preparing to launch attacks.
The attack launched last February 28 was named Operation Epic Fury and it targeted Iranian missile infrastructure and Supreme leader Khamenei. In its response, Iran launched missile strikes on Israel and Gulf states.
In the Philippines, the escalating tension in the Middle East left the government and countless Filipinos worried over the rising costs of oil. In fact, it led to the massive filling up of tanks in the pursuit to avoid the big hikes.
Today, March 10, pump prices in the Philippines increased. Amid the global concern on the impact of the escalating tension in the Middle East over the oil supply, U.S. Pres. Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Iran of it will block the crude supply.
Based on News5, U.S. Pres. Donald Trump warned Iran that “they’ll get hit at a much, much harder level” if they will block the oil supply to other countries. The warning of the U.S. President came after he initially claimed that the increase in pump prices will be “short-term”.
“I will not allow a terrorist regime to hold the world hostage and attempt to stop the globe’s oil supply. And if Iran does anything to do that, they’ll get hit at a much, much harder level,” the U.S. President said.
Trump stressed that they are keen on keeping global energy and oil supply. Based on the post, he vowed that he will not allow an attempt of stopping the global oil flow.
Amid the escalating tension in the Middle East, Filipino Senator Robin Padilla called on the people to exercise refrain from calling the slain Iranian leader “terrorist”.