INTRO: President Trump speaking to reporters about the ongoing war with Iran Friday before departing the White House for his planned rally in Florida. The president once again claims the U-S is more than capable of ending the conflict “very quickly,” adding they are in full control of the Strait of Hormuz.
ACK: President Trump
TAG: This comes as Iran claims it hit seven oil tankers in the Strait over the past day, and they’re threatening to strike U-S bases in the region if they continue allowing ships through the waterway. The war continues to drive up global energy prices, with the cost of diesel contributing to higher inflation in the U-S.
KEYWORD: POTUS, Politics, International, Economy
