Trump boasts US has more oil than Russia, Saudi as empty tankers head to its shores
Amid US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan, Donald Trump said he is awaiting empty oil tankers headed to American shores, adding that the US is ready to export the "sweetest oil (and gas!) anywhere in the world."
Even as US-Iran ceasefire talks hit roadblocks in Pakistan, President Donald Trump boasted that the US holds more oil than the two largest oil economies combined, adding that several empty tankers were en route to American shores. He also said the US is ready to export the “sweetest oil (and gas!) anywhere in the world.
"Massive numbers of completely empty oil tankers, some of the largest anywhere in the World, are heading, right now, to the United States to load up with the best and “sweetest” oil (and gas!) anywhere in the World. We have more oil than the next two largest oil economies combined - and higher quality. We are waiting for you. Quick turnaround! President DJT," US President Trump stated on Truth Social.
Shortly after, in another Truth Social post, Donald Trump claimed that the US is already in the process of clearing the Strait of Hormuz of any Iranian sea mines “as a favour to countries all over the world.” He also reiterated that empty oil tankers are en route to the US to reload with American oil.
Trump’s remarks come as US-Iran ceasefire efforts in Pakistan have hit headwinds, with a deep mistrust emerging between the two sides, casting doubt on the success of talks even before they begin.
The US and Iran began their meeting in Pakistan’s presence after a delay of over five hours since the Washington delegation landed in Islamabad. Ahead of the talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his German counterpart that Tehran was entering negotiations without trust, complicating efforts to end the six-week war.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has already met US Vice President JD Vance. Reports indicate that Pakistani officials held separate meetings with both the US and Iran.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has already met with US Vice President JD Vance. Reports indicate that Pakistani officials have held separate meetings with both the US and Iranian delegations, including Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Araghchi.
According to Al Jazeera’s Islamabad bureau, Iran wanted to engage in trilateral talks only after specific preconditions are met. These include a halt to Israeli attacks on Lebanon and a ceasefire in that region. Iranian state media Press TV reports that the Iranian delegation is coordinating with Hezbollah to decide on the terms of talks with the US.
Another crucial precondition communicated to the US through Prime Minister Sharif involves the release of Iranian assets frozen in Qatar and other foreign banks, as reported by Iranian sources.
Additional conditions from Iran’s ceasefire proposal include issues related to the Strait of Hormuz, payment of war reparations, and a broader Middle East ceasefire, according to Iranian state television.
The White House has maintained a firm position, reiterating that former President Donald Trump’s stance remains unchanged. This includes refusal to lift restrictions on frozen Iranian assets, despite Iran’s demands.
Even as US-Iran ceasefire talks hit roadblocks in Pakistan, President Donald Trump boasted that the US holds more oil than the two largest oil economies combined, adding that several empty tankers were en route to American shores. He also said the US is ready to export the “sweetest oil (and gas!) anywhere in the world.
"Massive numbers of completely empty oil tankers, some of the largest anywhere in the World, are heading, right now, to the United States to load up with the best and “sweetest” oil (and gas!) anywhere in the World. We have more oil than the next two largest oil economies combined - and higher quality. We are waiting for you. Quick turnaround! President DJT," US President Trump stated on Truth Social.
Shortly after, in another Truth Social post, Donald Trump claimed that the US is already in the process of clearing the Strait of Hormuz of any Iranian sea mines “as a favour to countries all over the world.” He also reiterated that empty oil tankers are en route to the US to reload with American oil.
Trump’s remarks come as US-Iran ceasefire efforts in Pakistan have hit headwinds, with a deep mistrust emerging between the two sides, casting doubt on the success of talks even before they begin.
The US and Iran began their meeting in Pakistan’s presence after a delay of over five hours since the Washington delegation landed in Islamabad. Ahead of the talks, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his German counterpart that Tehran was entering negotiations without trust, complicating efforts to end the six-week war.
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has already met US Vice President JD Vance. Reports indicate that Pakistani officials held separate meetings with both the US and Iran.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has already met with US Vice President JD Vance. Reports indicate that Pakistani officials have held separate meetings with both the US and Iranian delegations, including Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and Araghchi.
According to Al Jazeera’s Islamabad bureau, Iran wanted to engage in trilateral talks only after specific preconditions are met. These include a halt to Israeli attacks on Lebanon and a ceasefire in that region. Iranian state media Press TV reports that the Iranian delegation is coordinating with Hezbollah to decide on the terms of talks with the US.
Another crucial precondition communicated to the US through Prime Minister Sharif involves the release of Iranian assets frozen in Qatar and other foreign banks, as reported by Iranian sources.
Additional conditions from Iran’s ceasefire proposal include issues related to the Strait of Hormuz, payment of war reparations, and a broader Middle East ceasefire, according to Iranian state television.
The White House has maintained a firm position, reiterating that former President Donald Trump’s stance remains unchanged. This includes refusal to lift restrictions on frozen Iranian assets, despite Iran’s demands.
