US refuses to rule out further military action against Iran

The Trump administration is maintaining both diplomatic and military strategies in the ongoing Iran conflict, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright. He refused to rule out additional military actions in the region following the arrival of the USS Theodore Roosevelt next month. Wright stated that President Donald Trump remains open to contingency plans and ongoing negotiations.

Iran's potential retaliation against Gulf energy infrastructure raises concerns about fuel prices, and the administration is exploring ways to counteract this, including increasing US production and refining capacity. A recent attack on a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz further strained global energy supplies, with China reducing its exports of diesel and other refined fuels.

The G7 has agreed to release 100 million barrels of fuel from strategic reserves over four months, primarily focusing on diesel. Wright expects diesel prices to fall below $6 per gallon but did not commit to a specific timeline. Regarding the US sanctions on Russia for its war in Ukraine, Wright declined to comment on whether President Trump would pursue similar tariffs.

He emphasized the US commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, stating that the administration cannot leave this issue to the next president.