Dorothy

Oil prices climbed for a third consecutive day as U.S. President Donald Trump escalated rhetoric against Iran, warning that “time is running out” for a nuclear deal and stating that a “massive Armada is heading to Iran.” The U.S. Central Command confirmed the arrival of the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group in the Middle East, reinforcing military presence in the region. These developments have revived concerns among markets about potential disruptions to oil supplies from the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping lane. While all sources agree on the military deployment and Trump’s confrontational statements, they differ in emphasis and framing. Bloomberg and the Financial Times highlight the market impact and geopolitical risk, with the FT noting Senator Marco Rubio’s assessment that Iran’s regime is “probably weaker than it has ever been,” suggesting internal instability as a factor in U.S. strategy. CNBC, by contrast, focuses more on market stability following the announcement, noting oil prices remained “stable” after Trump’s remarks, implying less immediate market panic than suggested by other outlets. The tone across sources varies from alarm over potential conflict (Bloomberg, FT) to a more measured observation of market response (CNBC), reflecting differing editorial priorities.