Energy & Environment — Trump escalates threats on Iran's oil, infrastructure

View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story  Trump may take Iran's oil, hit its infrastructure Over the weekend and Monday, President Trump made a series of statements indicating that he could take Iran's oil and target its infrastructure. © AP Photo/Alex Brandon Trump told the Financial Times on Sunday that his "preference would be to take the oil" in Iran and compared the situation to his takeover of Venezuela's oil earlier this year.  "Maybe we take Kharg Island, maybe we don't. We have a lot of options," he said, referring to an Iranian oil export hub. "It would also mean we had to be there [in Kharg Island] for a while." Meanwhile, on Monday, Trump threatened civilian infrastructure in Iran including power plants and desalination plants.    "Great progress has been made but, if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached, which it probably will be, and if the Hormuz Strait is not immediately 'Open for Business,' we will conclude our lovely 'stay' in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their Electric Generating Plants, Oil Wells and Kharg Island (and possibly all desalinization plants!), which we have purposefully not yet 'touched,'" he wrote in a Truth Social Post.   Read more about his Sunday oil comments, here from The Hill's Ashleigh Fields and more about his Monday post here, from The Hill's Tara Suter. Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter, I'm Rachel Frazin — keeping you up to speed on the policies impacting everything from oil and gas to new supply chains. Did someone forward you this newsletter? Subscribe here. Essential Reads  How policy will affect the energy and environment sectors now and in the future: Iran denies talks with US but confirms a 'negotiation request' Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Monday that while officials from his country have not negotiated with members of the Trump administration since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran began, the U.S. has submitted a "negotiation request."  Full Story Rising gasoline prices a double blow for drivers who use their own vehicles for work Leslie Sherman-Shafer, an Uber driver in the San Francisco Bay Area, likes to start each shift with a full tank of gas.  Full Story Oil prices jump as Trump threatens escalation in Iran Oil prices have jumped up again as the war in Iran rages on and President Trump threatens escalations.  Full Story What We're Reading  News we've flagged from other outlets touching on energy issues, the environment and other topics: 'Shadow administrator' at FEMA part of investigation by DHS internal watchdog, sources say (CNN) On Tap  Upcoming news themes and events we're watching: The Endangered Species Committee -- sometimes nicknamed the "God Squad" is slated to meet tomorrow What Others are Reading  Two key stories on The Hill right now: Trump approval slips to 33 percent in new survey President Trump's approval rating dipped to a new low, and even fewer people surveyed in a new poll said they support his administration’s war efforts against Iran. Read more 4 ways Iran could strike back if Trump invades Kharg Island The buildup of U.S. troops in the Middle East has raised speculation of a possible ground attack on Iranian soil, with eyes on the vital oil depot on Kharg Island. Read more   You're all caught up. See you tomorrow!  Check out The Hill's Energy & Environment page for the latest coverage. Like this newsletter? Take a moment to view our other topical products here 📩 Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  400 N Capitol Street NW Suite 650, Washington, DC 20001 Copyright © 1998 - 2026 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved.

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