- US President Donald Trump said many empty oil tankers are heading to the US to load oil
- Trump claimed the US has the "best and sweetest oil" in the world
- He said that the US has more oil than the next two largest oil economies combined
US President Donald Trump stated that a significant number of empty oil tankers were en route to the United States to load up with oil. He also claimed that the US has the "best and sweetest" oil compared to any other country, and it also has more oil than "the next two largest oil economies combined."
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "Massive numbers of completely empty oil tankers, some of the largest anywhere in the World, are heading, right now, to the United States to load up with the best and "sweetest" oil (and gas!) anywhere in the World".
Adding to the post, he wrote, "We have more oil than the next two largest oil economies combined - and higher quality. We are waiting for you. Quick turnaround!"
Trump's comments come as the negotiations between the US and Iran have just begun. The talks are being closely monitored globally, as the outcome could significantly affect the security of the Middle East, global energy markets and international diplomacy.
US-Iran Talks
US and Iranian delegations met with mediators in Pakistan ahead of talks aimed at shoring up a shaky ceasefire and paving the way for a permanent end to the fighting. It marks the first such meeting since the war began more than a month ago.
The ceasefire brokered by Pakistan still faces hurdles in the talks beginning Saturday, as Israel and Hezbollah militants have been trading fire along the border with southern Lebanon, and Iran has set conditions before negotiations can begin.
The arrival of the US delegation led by Vice President JD Vance followed that of Iranian negotiators headed by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, who said on X that discussions will only take place if there is an Israeli ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of blocked Iranian assets.
Hours earlier, President Donald Trump wished Vance good luck. "We'll find out what's going on. They're militarily defeated."
In Islamabad, the streets of a normally bustling capital were deserted Saturday as security forces sealed roads ahead of the talks.
(With inputs from agencies)
