Iranian crude oil tanker, Sevda, sails near Bandare Asaluyah, Iran, on Jan. 27, 2026. Sam/ Middle East Images/AFP via Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump said on March 26 that Iran had given the United States a “present” in the form of several boats carrying oil.To show they were serious and reliable, Iran had planned to send over eight large vessels of oil, Trump said. He initially thought nothing of it, but then he saw a news report stating that eight ships were moving through the Strait of Hormuz.
18.5
C
Ottawa
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
The Alliance Press is the world leader in online chained news and information and seeks to inform, engage and empower the world. We expose the information that wasn't known before or current events broadcast over the radio, television, online or in print media. Our content is now available through your mobile phone. No matter where your on-the-go lifestyle takes you, TAP brings the news directly to you.
More from CN
Contact
© The Alliance Media Group design by CODEUS