Oil price relief as Trump declares US war on Iran ‘ending fairly soon’ | First Thing
Summary
Oil prices fell after President Donald Trump said the US conflict with Iran could end soon, while also saying US forces were ready to act if needed. The article also reports developments involving a proposed impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, US military aircraft in Britain, and several court cases in the US and UK.Key Facts
- Brent crude fell below $90 a barrel, its lowest level since August, after Trump said the conflict with Iran was nearing an end.
- Trump said Israel and Gulf allies were well protected, but described US forces as ready to act if needed.
- Representative Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging he waged war without congressional approval and abused his powers.
- Two US refuelling tankers at RAF Mildenhall diverted to Germany, and other tankers were moved from the base to Germany and other locations after a reported threat from Iran.
- Nvidia and chief executive Jensen Huang face a shareholder lawsuit alleging fraud related to a Chinese spying scandal; Trump said the FBI was investigating Huang’s alleged affair with a Chinese spy.
- The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to resume construction of a border wall in Texas’s Big Bend region while a lower-court order is suspended.
- A Massachusetts judge ruled that Lindsay Clancy can face a new trial on murder charges after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
- Russell Brand was sentenced in London to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assault.
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