Oil steadies as Trump says Iran strikes will be short-lived

US President Donald Trump stated on September 3, 2026, that renewed military strikes against Iran would be short-lived, claiming Washington controls the Strait of Hormuz. The American military escorted 40 vessels carrying 18 million barrels of oil through the strategic waterway, stabilizing oil prices after recent volatility.

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