US-Iran war Highlights: Trump’s top aides hold secret meeting on Iran war, Yemen conflict - report

Reports indicate that US President Donald Trump's aides held secret meetings regarding the Iran conflict, while G7 nations agreed to release 100 million barrels of oil to stabilize energy markets. Meanwhile, two oil tankers were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.
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The intersection of geopolitical conflict and energy security poses a significant risk to global economic stability.
US-Iran war news Highlights: US President Donald Trump has claimed that the current situation in Iran is proceeding favourably and suggested that the conflict will be over soon. Trump delivered these comments to journalists at the White House prior to his departure on Marine One. When questioned about his upcoming strategy regarding Iran, the US leader initially intimated that revealing his plans would generate significant headlines.“That's very, oh, it's -- well, if I told you, you'd have a major story, right? But you'll see. Working out very well. Iran is not doing well,” Trump stated.G7 to release 100 mn barrels of crude oil, dieselG7 countries agreed on Friday to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil to ease global energy supply concerns, as President Donald Trump hailed the decision and said the US would not impose a threatened diesel export ban.
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