US President Trump's Nobel and Iran remarks at Syracuse rally
At a rally in Syracuse, New York, Donald Trump argued that he deserved the Nobel Peace Prize and made harsh statements regarding Iran.
During a midterm election rally held in Syracuse, New York, US President Donald Trump argued that the Nobel Peace Prize should have been given to him and delivered tough messages regarding Iran, touching upon the military tensions with the country.
Statements at the Syracuse Rally
US President Donald Trump made important statements at a midterm election rally held in Syracuse, New York. Foreign policy and international relations were given a prominent place in his speech.
Criticism of the Nobel Peace Prize
Reacting to the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize to International Court of Justice Judge Navanethem Pillay, Trump claimed that he had ended eight wars and argued that the award should have been given to him. Targeting Norway, Trump claimed that the prize had been discredited by radical ideologues.
Tough Messages to Iran
Touching upon the military tensions with Iran, Trump claimed that the US military had established full control over the Strait of Hormuz. Arguing that the Tehran administration was in a difficult situation economically and militarily, Trump claimed that the country's inflation rate was 301 percent.
Oil and Global Markets
Arguing that the amount of oil passing through the strait had increased compared to before the war, Trump called on oil refineries and retailers to lower prices. Referring to Russia's decision to supply diesel fuel to global markets, Trump stated that Russia had agreed to send millions of barrels of oil to the US.
Claim of Saving Lives
Asserting that by preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, he had protected not only the Middle East but also many countries, including Europe and the US, from potential destruction, Trump claimed to have saved more lives than anyone in history.