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Oil prices climb as Donald Trump delivers stark message to Iran

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · · 626 words · By Angela Barnes
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Oil prices climbed on Monday morning after US President Donald Trump sent a new warning to Iran via social media.

Claims checked 25
Techniques found 1
Topics 3

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What happened

Oil prices climbed on Monday morning after US President Donald Trump sent a new warning to Iran via social media.

Why it matters

International benchmark Brent crude futures for July rose 1.81% to trade at $111.27 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate futures (WTI) for June gained 2.15% to $107.69 per barrel as investors weighed President Trump's latest message to Iran.

Common ground

In a post on his Truth Social platform, he said on Sunday: “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.euronews.com/business/2026/05/18/oil-prices-climb-as-donald-trump-si…

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 25 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Tokyo’s Nikkei 225... reached all-time intraday high levels last week above 63,000”
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While one search result mentions 'Nikkei Returns to 63,000', the provided evidence does not explicitly confirm that it reached an all-time intraday high above 63,000 last week with sufficient detail to verify the claim.
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web search NEUTRAL — 2 days ago · NIKKEI 225 Today: Get all information on the NIKKEI 225 Index including historical chart, news and constituents.
https://markets.businessinsider.com/index/nikkei_225
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web search NEUTRAL — Find the latest information on Nikkei 225 (^N225) including data, charts, related news and more from Yahoo Finance
https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/^N225/?fr=sycsrp_catchall
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web search NEUTRAL — The Nikkei 225, or the Nikkei Stock Average, more commonly called the Nikkei or the Nikkei index, is a stock market index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is a price-weighted index,...
https://www.google.com/finance/beta/quote/NI225:INDEXNIKKEI
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Claim 2: “The Shanghai Composite index edged 0.1% lower to 4,132.24”
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Claim 3: “US West Texas Intermediate futures (WTI) for June gained 2.15% to $107.69 per barrel”
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The evidence provided consists of general calendar information for June and contains no financial data regarding WTI futures prices or percentage gains.
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web search NEUTRAL — In the Southern Hemisphere, June is the start of winter and contains the winter solstice, the day with the fewest hours of daylight out of the year. In places north of the Arctic Circle, the June sols…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June
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web search NEUTRAL — May 26, 2025 · From Father's Day to Juneteenth, here is everything worth celebrating all June.
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/holidays/a64634184/june-hol…
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 12, 2026 · Discover June holidays, the Strawberry Moon, summer solstice, gardening tips, seasonal recipes, and fun facts about the month of June.
https://www.almanac.com/content/month-june-holidays-fun-fact…
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Claim 4: “It [Nvidia] had come into the day with a gain of more than 26% for the year so far”
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Claim 5: “International benchmark Brent crude futures for July rose 1.81% to trade at $111.27 per barrel”
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The provided evidence consists of general Wikipedia entries for the month of July and the definition of Brent Crude, but contains no specific pricing data or percentage changes for July futures.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brent Crude is the trading classification for the types of petroleum—sweet crude oil and light crude oil—first extracted from the Brent oilfield in the North Sea in 1976. The term Brent Crude also ide…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent_Crude
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brent London Borough Council, also known as Brent Council, is the local authority for the London Borough of Brent in Greater London, England. The council has been under no overall control since May 20…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brent_London_Borough_Council
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Icon is the third studio album by American musician Brent Faiyaz. It was released on February 13, 2026, through ISO Supremacy and UnitedMasters, as the follow-up to his second studio album, Wasteland …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icon_(Brent_Faiyaz_album)
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Claim 6: “China reported weaker-than-expected retail data for April”
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Claim 7: “Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 fell 0.9% to 60,843.09”
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The evidence provides general links to Nikkei 225 charts and quotes but does not provide the specific closing value of 60,843.09 or the 0.9% drop.
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web search NEUTRAL — Find the latest information on Nikkei 225 (^N225) including data, charts, related news and more from Yahoo Finance.
https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/^N225/
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web search NEUTRAL — The Japan 225 is a popular financial derivative based on the leading and most-respected Japanese stocks. This price-weighted index, valued in yen, has been calculated daily by the Nihon Keizai Shimbun…
https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/TVC-NI225/
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web search NEUTRAL — Nikkei 225 and the Topix sat below the flatline.
https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/.N225
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Claim 8: “Micron Technology... falling 6.6%”
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Claim 9: “The yield on the 10-year Japanese government bond surged to 2.8%, its highest level since the late 1990s”
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The claim states the 10-year bond yield surged to 2.8%. However, the evidence from City Telegraph explicitly states the benchmark 10-year yield reached 1.88%, while the 30-year yield hit 3.41%.
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web search NEUTRAL — US 10-year yields rose 12 basis points to 4.6%, capping the biggest weekly jump since President Donald Trump’s tariffs threw markets into a tailspin in April 2025. Japan’s 30-year yield hit 4% for the…
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-15/treasurie…
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web search NEUTRAL — TOKYO: Japan’s 30-year government bond yield soared to a record 3.41% on Monday, shattering previous highs as investors prepare for the Bank of Japan to abandon decades of rock-bottom interest rates.E…
https://citytelegraph.com/whats-hot/288356/japans-30-year-bo…
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web search NEUTRAL — View live US Government Bonds 10 YR Yield chart to track the latest bond price changes. Find US10Y forecasts and the bond market news.
https://www.tradingview.com/symbols/TVC-US10Y/
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Claim 10: “In a post on his Truth Social platform, he said on Sunday: “For Iran, the Clock is Ticking, and they better get moving, FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!””
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Two independent cross-references from CNBC confirm that Donald Trump posted the specific warning to Iran on Truth Social on Sunday, including the phrase 'the Clock is Ticking'.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — In a post on Truth Social, Trump on Sunday said "the Clock is Ticking" for Iran and warned there "won't be anything left" if action was not taken soon, adding that "TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!"
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/asia-pacific-markets-today-l…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — In a post on Truth Social, Trump on Sunday said "the clock is ticking" for Iran and warned there "won't be anything left" if action was not taken soon, adding that "time is of the essence."
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/18/european-markets-stoxx-600-f…
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Claim 11: “Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 declined 1.4% to 8,508.40”
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Claim 12: “Taiwan’s Taiex dropped 1.1%”
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Claim 13: “It’s [Micron Technology] nevertheless still up nearly 154% for the year so far”
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Claim 14: “A drone strike over the weekend on a United Arab Emirates’ nuclear power plant”
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The search results provide general information about drones and drone reviews for 2026, but there is no mention of a specific drone strike on a UAE nuclear power plant.
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web search NEUTRAL — Drone racing Drones in wildfire management Unmanned ground vehicle or ground drone Unmanned surface vehicle or drone boats, drone ships, drones, vessel, surface drone, robot ship, robot boat Unmanned …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drone
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 21, 2026 · Whether you're looking to elevate your vlogs, home movies, or real estate videos, I'm here to help you explore the best drones for photography and video, and guide you through which mod…
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-drones
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web search NEUTRAL — Soar to new heights with drones designed for both beginner and experienced pilots. Enjoy smart features, extended flight times, and premium camera performance.
https://www.amazon.com/drones/s?k=drones
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Claim 15: “US and Israeli forces launched major strikes on the Islamic republic at the end of February”
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Multiple independent sources, including a Wikipedia entry for '2026 Iran war' and a CNN report, confirm that US and Israeli forces launched strikes on Iran starting February 28, 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — Since 28 February 2026, the United States and Israel have been engaged in a war with Iran and its regional allies.Major US military bases and installations in the Middle East, including bases used dur…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war
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web search NEUTRAL — Iran responded by launching attacks on Israel and US-allied states in the Gulf. The fighting escalated quickly, spreading to Lebanon, with casualties and damage mounting on all sides. The US and Iran …
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2dyz6p3weo
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web search NEUTRAL — How the US-Israeli strikes on Iran unfolded and the aftermath, moment by moment. Tehran launched fresh retaliatory attacks as it confirmed the death of decades-long leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US…
https://www.cnn.com/world/live-news/israel-iran-attack-02-28…
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Claim 16: “India’s Sensex fell 0.6%”
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Claim 17: “It [Kospi] crossed the 8,000 mark on Friday”
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A web search result explicitly states 'Korean Index Breaks 8,000 for First Time', confirming the Kospi crossed the 8,000 mark.
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Claim 18: “the US dollar rose to 159.02 Japanese yen from 158.62 yen”
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Claim 19: “the Nasdaq composite sank 1.5% from its own record”
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Claim 20: “The S&P 500 fell 1.2% from its all-time high set the day before”
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Claim 21: “The euro was trading at $1.1626, up from $1.1622”
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Claim 22: “Hong Kong’s Hang Seng lost 1.6% to 25,543.32”
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Claim 23: “The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 537 points, or 1.1%”
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Claim 24: “Seoul’s Kospi jumped 0.9% to 7,558.50”
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The evidence mentions the KOSPI index breaking 8,000 and reaching peaks above 7,800, but does not specifically confirm a 0.9% jump to exactly 7,558.50.
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web search NEUTRAL — On Friday (local time), major U.S. stock indexes closed higher, driven by a surge in chip and AI shares. Micron soared 15.49 percent, AMD jumped 11.44 percent, and Nvidia rose 1.75 percent.
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260511007852320
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web search NEUTRAL — Korea’s KOSPI Index Dives Over 7%, Warning Bull Market May Be Nearing End.Korean Index Breaks 8,000 for First Time. Nikkei Returns to 63,000, US-China Senior Officials Discuss Tech Cooperation. 12 hou…
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — The KOSPI index surpassed 4,000 points for the first time in its history in October of last year, broke through 5,000 points in January, and crossed the 6,000 mark for the first time on February 25th.
https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2026/05/13/AD…
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Claim 25: “Nvidia... dropped 4.4%”
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