Conflict & Security
Iran disputes Trump's Hormuz oil figures as US rules out pre-midterm strike
October 9, 2026 at 01:00 PM
2 reports · over 5 hours
Trump said 22 million barrels crossed the Strait of Hormuz in one night and that the US will not attack Iran before the November 3 midterms.
- Trump stated the oil was neither coming from nor bound for Iran and that the blockade of Tehran remains in place.
- The Iranian Revolutionary Guard said it imposes full control over the Strait of Hormuz and called Trump's crossing figures false.
- Oil prices fell Friday, with Brent dropping to about $102.60 and US West Texas Intermediate to about $90.18 per barrel.
- Trump said US forces destroyed Iran's military arsenal and eliminated army leaders, with satellites monitoring remaining movements.


