Trump suggests US could remain in Iran and retain its oil
Donald Trump has suggested that the United States could remain in Iran and retain Iranian oil, though he also said the US would eventually leave. The remarks indicate a potentially significant expansion of stated US objectives.
Any attempt to occupy territory or control Iranian oil would sharply escalate the conflict and threaten regional stability and energy markets.
Why 91 is a exceptional score
A score of 91 sits in DoomRadar's 81–100 band, which represents a major national or international crisis, including exceptional catastrophic events. The score estimates potential severity and wider impact; it is not a probability or a forecast of losses.
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