Trump says 'massive' oil, gas and mineral exploration to begin in Greenland

US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that "massive" oil, gas, and mineral exploration is set to commence in Greenland. He did not provide specifics on the exploration plans but stated, "there are experts that are saying that the amount of easily available oil is far greater than that of almost any land, anywhere in the world."

The United States, Denmark, and Greenland recently signed an agreement aimed at resolving tensions following Trump's repeated threats to take control of the strategically located and mineral-rich island. Trump affirmed in a post on Truth Social, "Any future attack on the United States will have to come across Greenland, where our Defense will routinely knock down drones, missiles, or any other form of weapon not yet even conceived."

The agreement signed between the US, Denmark, and Greenland broadens the US military's presence in Greenland, allowing for the establishment of two new military bases and the implementation of Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense system. Simultaneously, the agreement reaffirms Danish sovereignty and the right of Greenlanders to self-determination.