Trump accuses Iran of driving up oil prices ahead of midterms
SplitFactual rigor 54/100
The Story
Dubai, Oct 22: Iran's state television reported that seven oil tankers were either struck by attacks or hit naval mines in the Strait of Hormuz overnight Thursday, possibly the largest single-day number of vessels damaged in the waterway since the Iran war started on February 28.Here is the latest news from the Middle East.
The Spread
The coverage 48 sources
- LeftCNNTop Trump political advisers donate fee for work on behalf of pro-Russian government after he floated firing them (opens the publisher’s site)
- LeftThe Daily BeastTrump Goons Busted Cashing In Pay Up to Save Their Skins (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-LeftCBS NewsTrump's U.N. envoy says Iran war could drag on for another year (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-LeftABC NewsGas prices unlikely to drop below $4 before midterms, some experts say. Here's why. (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-LeftGreater KashmirIran says 7 tankers were damaged in Strait of Hormuz (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-LeftHaaretzIran says it struck four vessels in Gulf, warns U.S. of broader response (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-LeftThe Boston GlobeIran says 7 tankers were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz, and other Mideast news (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-LeftThe GuardianOil price rises above $115 a barrel amid fears US will renew strikes on Iran (opens the publisher’s site)
- Center-LeftGristSoaring oil prices underscore the need to help poor countries adopt renewables (opens the publisher’s site)
- CenterMilitary.comIran Says 7 Oil Tankers Attacked in the Strait of Hormuz as Fears Grow of a Return to War (opens the publisher’s site)