President Trump warns Iran oil pipelines risk explosion within three days

12 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 26

Trump stated on Fox News that Iran’s oil pipelines could explode in about three days due to storage shortages caused by halted shipments from the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
He warned that pipeline explosions would cause irreparable damage and said Iran is under significant pressure. Trump also commented that China’s assistance to Iran has been limited, expressing no major disappointment with Beijing.
Earlier this month, Trump threatened a 50% tariff on China if it supplied Iran militarily. China remains a key economic partner for Iran, having provided a financial lifeline by purchasing most of its oil.

With Trump warning of an explosion, how close is Iran to a pipeline failure that could poison the Gulf?

As the U.S. pressures Iran, could China's next move completely upend the global balance of power?

Beyond soaring oil prices, what irreversible environmental damage is already unfolding from attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure?

How will the global economy survive the largest oil disruption in history if this crisis becomes the new normal?

With both sides locked in a dangerous standoff, what diplomatic off-ramp exists to prevent an all-out regional war?

This crisis is crippling the fossil fuel industry. Is this the event that forces a permanent global shift to renewables?