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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Trump Balances Iran War Rhetoric With Rising Gas Price Concerns at Rally
Caption: Trump Balances Iran War Rhetoric With Rising Gas Price Concerns at Rally. Donald Trump addressed supporters at a rally in Hebron, Kentucky, delivering mixed messages about the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Trump told the crowd the conflict was effectively won “in the first hour” but later said the United States must “finish the job”. Fighting has intensified around the Strait of Hormuz, where about 20% of global oil shipments pass. United States Central Command said it destroyed 16 Iranian minelayers near the strait as tensions escalate. Rising oil prices prompted the International Energy Agency to release 400 million barrels of reserves. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Trump authorized releasing 172 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Gas prices have risen about 60 cents per gallon since the start of the war, fueling concerns among U.S. voters. Trump also criticized Rep. Thomas Massie and promoted his primary challenger Ed Gallrein during the rally. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Donald Trump rally,Iran war speech,Strait of Hormuz conflict,U.S. Central Command,International Energy Agency reserves,Chris Wright energy secretary,Thomas Massie criticism,Ed Gallrein campaign
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