Event Brief
Oct 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Wright says Trump knew of energy-flow risks
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Energy Secretary Chris Wright said President Trump was well aware of risks to energy flows before launching the war in Iran earlier this year. Wright defended the decision, saying the world cannot sustain a nuclear-armed Iran.
WHO: Energy Secretary Chris Wright
WHAT: Wright said Trump knew of risks to energy flows before the Iran war and argued Iran must not become nuclear-armed.
WHEN: 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: Wright defended the war on the grounds that the world cannot sustain a nuclear-armed Iran.
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