Trump Considers Continuing Military Attacks on Iran, Oil Rises Again to $105

Donald Trump has reportedly considered continuing military strikes against Iran alongside the ongoing Strait of Hormuz blockade. According to a Wall Street Journal report, this escalation threat has triggered a surge in global oil prices, breaking through $105 per barrel. Trump also pressured allies to take responsibility for military escort duties along the energy route.
Trump specifically threatened to destroy Iran's critical infrastructure, including power plants and desalination facilities. "I hate to do it, but their facilities are very easy to hit," Trump emphasized. Despite issuing threats of physical attack, the White House stated that the President remains open to diplomatic solutions if Iran agrees to comply with Washington's demands.
However, hopes for peace are waning after the "Islamabad MoU" negotiations this weekend reached a dead end. Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, accused the U.S. of unilaterally changing agreement points as negotiations nearly concluded. The failure of diplomacy and the threat of military attack have now put the global energy markets in a state of high uncertainty#GateSquareAprilPostingChallenge