The Oil Price Paradox: Trump's Warning Shot at Iran As the standoff between the US and Iran continues, President Donald Trump has fired another warning shot across Tehran's bow, targeting the fortified Pickaxe Mountain complex.
Beneath the bellicose rhetoric lies a more nuanced reality: the oil price surge that's become a major headache for Trump and his Republican Party.
The recent jump in international Brent crude prices, which pushed past $100 for the first time since July, has sent shockwaves through energy markets.