On Saturday, former President Donald Trump expressed unwavering confidence in America's oil and gas reserves, asserting that the U.S. possesses more oil than the combined reserves of the next two largest oil-producing nations. In a post on Truth Social, he portrayed the United States as a unique global energy powerhouse, emphasizing the abundance and high quality of its resources. Trump also noted the surge in global energy logistics, mentioning that a significant number of empty oil tankers are currently heading towards the U.S. According to him, these vessels, some of which are among the largest in the world, are coming to load the finest oil and gas.

He further stated that the U.S. is fully prepared for rapid exports, reinforcing its readiness and dominance in the energy sector. Some of the largest oil tankers in the world, currently empty, are making their way to the United States to fill up with the best and most desirable oil (and gas!). Trump reiterated on Truth Social that the U.S. has more oil than the total reserves of the two largest oil economies in the world.

These statements come at a time when high-level diplomatic efforts are underway in Islamabad. Delegations from the U.S. and Iran have arrived for significant discussions aimed at resolving ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Led by Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and senior diplomat Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian delegation arrived in the Pakistani capital early Saturday with a large team. On the U.S. side, Middle East envoy Steve Vitkoff and Jared Kushner are involved, with the overall delegation being led by J.D. Vance. Reports indicate that despite both parties being in the same city for several hours, there has yet to be any direct communication between the U.S. and Iranian representatives. Diplomatic momentum appears to be slow due to deep-seated distrust between Washington and Tehran, with the White House maintaining its firm stance and indicating that its core demands remain unchanged, while Iranian officials have expressed skepticism about U.S. intentions, complicating the path forward.