Wright, Chris (1965- ) – War Watch

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War Games and Warnings on Strait of Hormuz Went Unheeded by Trump
ByMichael Crowley June 2, 2026

Over the past two decades, Iran repeatedly threatened to close down the waterway. President Trump underestimated Iran’s ability to do so.

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Energy Secretary Says Gas Prices May Stay Above $3 Until 2027
ByMinho Kim and Tim Balk April 19, 2026April 20, 2026

Secretary of Energy Chris Wright’s acknowledgment in a TV interview undercut President Trump’s earlier claim that price increases would be “short-term.”

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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Sunday
ByEphrat Livni March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

Five missiles struck the Baghdad International Airport and injured four people. Israeli and Iranian attacks continued as global economic concerns about the war mounted.

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Oil Prices May Not Fall Soon, U.S. Energy Secretary Says
ByEdward Wong March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passageway for oil shipments, remained unsafe for tankers. Iran has been firing projectiles and laying mines.

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How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War
ByMark Mazzetti, Tyler Pager and Edward Wong March 11, 2026March 11, 2026

In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.

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