Trump Signals Oil Control and Venezuela Model for Iran
US President Trump stated that the US could remain in Iran and retain the oil, comparing the situation to the Venezuela approach, and predicted that the war would end after the November elections.
During his visit to Ireland, US President Donald Trump stated that the US could remain in Iran and retain the oil, comparing this strategy to the Venezuela approach, and predicted that the war would end following the November midterm elections.
Iran and Oil Strategy
US President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that his country could remain in Iran and retain the oil. Trump compared this strategy to the US attempt to take control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves.
End Date of the War and Elections
Trump, who is in Ireland to hold meetings and watch golf, reiterated his expectation that the war with Iran would end this year. Trump stated that the conflicts could end right after the midterm elections to be held in the US in November.
Gasoline Prices and Terms of the Deal
Trump stated that gasoline prices would experience a sharp drop after the Iran war ends. Emphasizing that he would only accept the right deal, Trump noted that he would not sign any deal that is not good.
Contacts with Iran and Venezuela
Claiming that Iran is constantly calling for peace talks, Trump recalled that this claim had previously been denied by Tehran. Referring to the Venezuela agreement in August, Trump said that Venezuela's revenues covered the cost of the war many times over.