Earlier in the day, crude markets tumbled after Trump told reporters that he called OPEC members and asked them to lower oil prices. The US president doubled down on the assertion a few hours later in a tweet saying he spoke to Saudi Arabia and other countries about increasing oil production. Spoke to Saudi Arabia and others about increasing oil flow. All are in agreement. The California tax on gasoline is causing big problems on pricing for that state. Speak to your Governor about reducing. Economic numbers, 3.2% GDP for what is often worst quarter, looking good! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 26, 2019 Saudi Energy Minister Khalid Falih and OPEC's Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo both denied speaking to Trump about lowering oil prices, the Wall Street Journal reported citing people familiar with the matter. READ MORE: No More Sanctions Waivers … [Read more...] about Saudi, OPEC Officials Deny Speaking to Trump About Oil Prices
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Maduro Compares Himself to Jesus, Warns Trump About WH ‘Stained With Blood’
Speaking with Venezuelan military officials on Sunday, President Nicolas Maduro noted, in particular, that he perceives himself as Jesus Christ. Touting the Venezuelan military as "the soldiers of the Motherland to guarantee the country's unity and sovereignty", he also cited William Shakespeare and claimed that the future of Venezuela is currently at stake. READ MORE: Venezuela 'Won't Tolerate' Foreign Meddling as Trump Considers Military 'Option' He also cautioned against attempts "to weaken Venezuela" and fuel a civil war in Venezuela, saying that there will be "peace, not military intervention" in his country. The remarks came after Maduro's interview with the Spanish news show Salvados, during which he specifically warned Donald Trump of far-reaching consequences if the US President pursues what Maduro described as a "dirty" imperialist conspiracy to oust him. READ MORE: Maduro Rejects EU … [Read more...] about Maduro Compares Himself to Jesus, Warns Trump About WH ‘Stained With Blood’
US Spy Chiefs Must ‘Educate’ Trump on Iran, Senate Minority Leader Claims
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat, has in a letter called on Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats, CIA Director Gina Haspel, and FBI Director Christopher Wray to "educate" President Donald Trump on the situation in Iran by presenting him with "facts and raw intelligence". According to Schumer, it is crucial for the US that the intelligence community and the American president speak with a "unified voice". © AP Photo / Intelligence Community 'Wrong' About Iran, 'Should Go Back to School' - Trump The US president and intelligence community have previously been divided in their views on Iran's ambitions for its nuclear programme. Dan Coats told the Senate Intelligence Committee that US intelligence had not found evidence that Iran was working on improving their nuclear capabilities or developing nuclear weapons. Trump slammed Coats' statements, saying that the intelligence community is "extremely … [Read more...] about US Spy Chiefs Must ‘Educate’ Trump on Iran, Senate Minority Leader Claims
Intelligence Community ‘Wrong’ About Iran, ‘Should Go Back to School’
Trump mentioned an Iran missile test last week and made an oblique reference to Tehran "coming very close to the edge. There [SIC] economy is now crashing, which is the only thing holding them back." The Intelligence people seem to be extremely passive and naive when it comes to the dangers of Iran. They are wrong! When I became President Iran was making trouble all over the Middle East, and beyond. Since ending the terrible Iran Nuclear Deal, they are MUCH different, but…. — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) 30 января 2019 г. READ MORE: US Threatens EU With Punishment Over Possible Iran Sanctions Evasion — Report © AP Photo/ Mostafa Qotbi/IRNAUS Intel Chief Warns Israel: Iran Could Retaliate in Case of New Syria StrikeThe president's tongue lashing came a day after US spy agencies released an annual Worldwide Threat Assessment. In testimony before Congress … [Read more...] about Intelligence Community ‘Wrong’ About Iran, ‘Should Go Back to School’
Hacked diplomatic cables reveal Europe’s anxiety about Trump, Russia, Iran: Report
NEW YORK – Reuters Hackers accessed the European Union's diplomatic communications network for years, downloading cables that reveal concerns about the Trump administration, struggles to deal with Russia and China and the risk of Iran reviving its nuclear program, the New York Times reported late on Dec. 18. More than 1,100 cables were supplied to the Times by security firm Area 1 after it discovered the breach, the newspaper said, adding that Area 1 investigators believed the hackers worked for the China's People's Liberation Army. The cables include memorandums of conversations with leaders in Saudi Arabia, Israel and other countries that were shared across the European Union, according to the report. One cable, the Times said, shows European diplomats describing a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Finland as "successful (at least for Putin)." Another, written after a July 16 meeting, relayed a detailed report and analysis of … [Read more...] about Hacked diplomatic cables reveal Europe’s anxiety about Trump, Russia, Iran: Report