Trump Floats US Staying in Iran for Oil, Cites Venezuela Deal — SkimNews
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- Trump floated the idea that the U.S. could "stay and keep the oil" in Iran, explicitly comparing it to the U.S.'s major oil deal with Venezuela.
- Speaking in Doonbeg, Ireland, Trump told reporters the conflict with Iran will "end after the midterm" elections, with the article cutting off mid-sentence on further Iran details.
Why it matters: Trump's Venezuela comparison signals a shift from a strike-and-leave posture toward a resource-retaining occupation model, raising the stakes for Iran negotiations and global oil markets ahead of the midterms. The Iran hardliner angle flagged in cross-coverage suggests any deal was already on shaky ground before Trump's comments.
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