Iran War Update: Trump Says Oman Hasn’t Behaved Very Well (Q&A)

Summary

The video is an Oval Office Q&A with President Trump. He discusses a lifeguard rescue, then takes questions on Iran, Oman, the Strait of Hormuz, oil trade, North Korea, South Korea defense payments, UK North Sea energy, and the White House ballroom. Market-relevant comments include his view that oil prices are falling because the Hormuz oil trade is open and his prediction that opening the North Sea would make the UK rich.

• Trump honors a young lifeguard and comments on lifeguard safety and recognition.
• He says Oman has not behaved well but can be handled easily.
• He argues the Strait of Hormuz blockade is effective, oil trade is open and oil prices should keep falling.
• He says Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon and calls Iran economically broken with 300% inflation.
• He describes North Korea outreach as positive and complains about South Korea not paying enough for US protection.
• He predicts opening the North Sea would make the UK rich and solve its energy problem.
• He defends the White House ballroom/military complex and highlights DC crime reduction.