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Trump is proving that Iran CAN’T control the global oil supply — a win for the world

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Post Editorial Board. (2026, September 29). Trump is proving that Iran CAN’T control the global oil supply — a win for the world. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/29/opinion/trump-is-proving-that-iran-cant-control-the-global-oil-supply/

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President Trump's actions have led to a significant recovery in oil shipments from the Persian Gulf, which fell sharply due to Iran’s aggressive tactics but are now nearly back to pre-war levels. Energy Secretary Chris Wright noted that crude exports from the Gulf are currently averaging about 72% of their pre-war volume, with the Strait of Hormuz seeing its highest monthly throughput since the conflict began. The article credits US military efforts and alternative shipping routes for this recovery, arguing it demonstrates Iran’s inability to control global oil supplies effectively.
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Oil exports from the Middle East have rebounded to 80% of pre-war levels, according to data from oil tracker Kpler, despite ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States since February 28. This increase suggests that maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is stabilizing, though experts caution that full security and stability remain uncertain until broader conflicts are resolved. The U.S. military's presence in the region has reportedly helped mitigate Iranian threats to oil shipments, contributing to this recovery. However, Iran continues to face severe economic hardships, with its rial depreciating sharply and inflation soaring, weakening its negotiating position. Despite these challenges, some experts argue that Iran retains significant leverage due to unresolved conflicts, making a quick resolution unlikely.

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Iran GPE · 6× Tehran GPE · 4× Trump PERSON · 3× Biden PERSON · 1× Chris Wright PERSON · 1× Donald Trump PERSON · 1× Energy ORG · 1× Iranian NORP · 1× Saudi Arabia’s GPE · 1× Wright PERSON · 1×

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No one likes paying $4 a gallon (though that’s still below the Biden peak), but Wright argues that a lack of worldwide oil-refining capacity (partly thanks to US refinery shutdowns by Democrats like Joe Biden and Calif’s Gavin Newsom, partly due to Tehran’s damage to its neighbors’ refineries, now being repaired) is more to blame for high gas prices than Iran’s Persian Gulf threats.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-29
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Trump is proving that Iran CAN’T control the global oil supply — a win for the world · assertive framing

Claims (16 extracted, 1 hedged)

President Donald Trump’s resolve is paying off, proving the “Iran is stronger now” crowd to be completely wrong. asserted
crowd → pay → ?
Oil shipments from the Persian Gulf are now approaching prewar levels, ending the energy blackmail — even as Tehran’s resources dwindle, pushing the regime ever closer to having to abandon its nuclear ambitions. asserted
resources → approach → ambitions
Crucially, the campaign has proved that Iran can’t sustainably stop Gulf shipments — as long as a real leader stands up to its bullying. asserted
leader → prove → bullying
That’s a huge win for the entire civilized world. asserted
That → ’ → world
Consider the progress: Crude exports from the Gulf fell from 18.3 million barrels a day in February to just 4.3 million in March; now they’re averaging 13.1 million, or about 72% of the prewar level. asserted
they → consider → level
On Sunday, Energy Secretary Chris Wright noted that one day last week saw 20 million barrels exit. asserted
barrels → note → Sunday
Part of the turnaround is greater use of alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz, such as via Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, which can carry up to 7 million barrels a day. asserted
which → carry → barrels
With mines cleared and confirmed Iranian attacks on shipping down to zero, oil through Strait this month hit its highest level (7.3 million barrels a day) since the war began. asserted
war → clear → level
Yes, Iran’s attempt to hold the world’s oil supply hostage sent prices soaring, socking consumers. asserted
prices → hold → consumers
No one likes paying $4 a gallon (though that’s still below the Biden peak), but Wright argues that a lack of worldwide oil-refining capacity (partly thanks to US refinery shutdowns by Democrats like Joe Biden and Calif’s Gavin Newsom, partly due to Tehran’s damage to its neighbors’ refineries, now being repaired) is more to blame for high gas prices than Iran’s Persian Gulf threats. asserted
lack → like → threats
Fact is, Trump has stuck to doing the right thing despite the political cost for his fellow Republicans, who may now lose the Senate as well as the House in November. uncertain
who → stick → November
But it’s a president’s duty to put country before party, risking the voters’ temporary displeasure to serve the public’s longterm interests. asserted
it → ’ → interests
Trump won’t let the mullahs go nuclear, and he’s getting ever closer on that front. asserted
he → let → front
His blockade has cut Tehran’s oil exports from 1.7 million barrels a day to just 260,000, while his “asphyxiation” of Iran’s economy has plunged Iran’s currency by about 40% since a year ago. The regime played the oil card, but the prez has outlasted the bluff; he’s still demanding a no-nukes deal. asserted
he → cut → deal
Just a few months ago, the usual suspects insisted Trump had virtually lost the war; if he’d listened to them, he would’ve. asserted
he → insist → them
Instead, he stuck to his guns, and looks to be well on his way to victory. asserted
he → stick → victory
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