Trump Demands Immediate Oil Production to Counter Iranian Threats and Market Instability

President Donald Trump has taken a firm stand amid escalating tensions with Iran by demanding that the U.S. and allied oil-producing nations increase crude oil production immediately. This call comes as Iranian threats to close the vital Strait of Hormuz—a critical chokepoint through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil passes—have sent shockwaves through global energy markets.On social media, Trump unleashed a blunt directive: "To the Department of Energy: DRILL, BABY, DRILL!!! And I mean NOW!!! EVERYONE, KEEP OIL PRICES DOWN. I’M WATCHING! YOU’RE PLAYING RIGHT INTO THE HANDS OF THE ENEMY. DON’T DO IT!" The president’s message underscores the...