Trump's Statement on Iran and Oil

Serdar HocamAuthor & Editor

US President Trump stated that they could stay in Iran and seize its oil in a manner similar to the Venezuela model, predicting that the war will end this year.

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World News Today Live Updates: Trump says US could stay in Iran & ‘keep the ‌oil’, draws parallel to Venezuela deal

US President Donald Trump stated that his country could remain in Iran and seize oil using an approach similar to the Venezuela agreement. Meanwhile, casualties occurred after an Iranian cargo ship was hit in the Strait of Hormuz, and planned talks in Oman were postponed.

Trump's Statement on Oil and Iran

During his visit to Ireland, US President Donald Trump stated that America could stay in Iran and take control of the oil.

The Venezuela Example and the Course of the War

Trump compared this situation to Washington's efforts to take control of one-fifth of Venezuela's oil reserves.

He also expressed his expectation that the war with Iran would end later this year, following the mid-term elections in November.

Cargo Ship Struck in the Strait of Hormuz

According to Iranian state media, an Iranian cargo ship was targeted off the coast of Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.

Casualties Following the Attack

Official sources announced that one person lost their life and four others were injured in the attack that took place on Sunday.

Planned Talks in Oman Postponed

It was announced that the meeting planned to be held in Oman between Iran and Gulf countries regarding the Strait of Hormuz has been postponed.

Emphasis on Regional Stability and Dialogue

Oman's Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi stated that the talks were postponed for the purpose of reaching a consensus and that they support permanent cooperation in the region.