Photo: CollectedWASHINGTON, United States, March 30, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US President DonaldTrump pushed concerns about surging world prices aside Monday and threatenedto destroy Iran's oil wells, power plants and main export terminal if Tehrandoes not quickly accept a peace deal. An earlier Trump comment warning of a possible assault by US ground troops toseize Iran's Kharg Island oil facilities had already sent prices higher, butthe US leader then doubled down in a combative social media post. Brent has already risen in price by nearly 60 percent this month, and the USbenchmark WTI by more than half. Israel said itsair defence batteries responded to "missiles launched from Iran", afterearlier announcing it was striking "terror regime military infrastructureacross Tehran". - Sleepless nights -The weeks of strikes have also taken a heavy toll on ordinary people in Iran.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 30, 2026 14:21 UTC