President Donald Trump has said that large numbers of empty oil tankers are currently heading to the United States to load crude oil and gas, amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that “massive numbers” of some of the world’s largest tankers are en route to the U.S. to pick up what he described as the “best and sweetest” oil globally.
He also claimed that the United States has more oil reserves than the next two largest oil-producing economies combined, highlighting the country’s production strength.
The statement comes as officials from the U.S. and Iran continue indirect talks in Islamabad, with Pakistan acting as a mediator in efforts to de-escalate the ongoing conflict.
The diplomatic efforts follow weeks of heightened tensions that have disrupted global energy supplies, particularly around the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Earlier, Trump warned that Iran should not impose charges on oil tankers passing through the strait, which has been partially blocked, triggering one of the most significant disruptions to global oil flows in recent history.
