“WE WILL TEACH TRUMP A HISTORICAL LESSON”! Tehran does not believe the claim that the US is considering a “reduction” in military activities Iran disputes President Trump’s assertion that the U.S. is considering a reduction in military activity in the region, viewing it as a psychological operation to influence markets. Tehran believes the adversarial military posture has not changed and plans to teach Trump a “historical lesson” rather than offer a temporary response. This comes as oil prices rose significantly due to the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transit route.

• Iran disputes Donald Trump’s claim that the US is considering a “reduction” in military efforts in the region.
• A senior Iranian official called Trump’s statements a “psychological operation for market control.”
• Iran believes the adversarial military posture in the region has not significantly changed.
• Tehran intends to teach Trump a “historical lesson” instead of providing a temporary response.
• Oil prices rose to $112 per barrel amid the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which transports 20% of the world’s oil.