Former White House communications director, Anthony Scaramucci, has criticised the Trump administration for pursuing a contradictory energy policy in its war with Iran, including a temporary release of sanctioned Iranian crude to cool prices. He used the term "dodgeball" in his post, referring to the 2004 comedy "Dodge" scene where commentator Pepper Brooks uses this term to respond to a risky move by the underdog team. The move is seen as a tactical move to suppress prices for 10 to 14 days while the military campaign continues. However, key details regarding the temporary waiver are unclear.