Trump rejects Iranian claims of tanker strikes in Strait of Hormuz as oil prices rise
Iran's claims that its forces on Thursday struck several oil tankers traveling in the Strait of Hormuz are false, said President Trump, who accused Tehran of inventing incidents to drive up oil prices.
TL;DR
- President Trump denied Iran's claims of attacking oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump accused Iran of inventing incidents to drive up oil prices.
- The alleged strikes were reported to have occurred on Thursday.