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Oct 23, 2026 at 1:10 AM ET

Trump accuses Iran of fabricating tanker attack reports

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U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran of fabricating reports of tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz to drive up oil prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. Trump made the remarks to reporters in Washington on Oct. 22 as he departed the White House for Iowa.
WHO: U.S. President Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump accused Iran of fabricating reports of tanker attacks in the Strait of Hormuz to drive up oil prices.
WHEN: Oct 22, 2026
WHERE: Washington, DC, USA
WHY: Trump said Iran was fabricating the reports to drive up oil prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.

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