Trump eyes Iran oil, hints at Venezuela-style US control after war
US President Donald Trump has suggested that the United States might maintain a military presence in Iran post-war to control its oil resources, drawing parallels to recent US actions in Venezuela. The comments come amid ongoing energy market volatility and high fuel prices.
Why it matters
This rhetoric signals a potential shift in US foreign policy toward resource-linked military interventionism, which could significantly impact global energy markets and geopolitical stability.
US President Donald Trump on Sunday suggested that the United States could remain in Iran after the war and take control of its oil resources, drawing a comparison with Washington's post-Maduro role in Venezuela.Speaking at the Irish open golf championship during his visit to Ireland, Trump said the US would ultimately leave Iran unless it decided to stay and "keep the oil like Venezuela". He also said he expected the war to end "right after the midterms, maybe before", referring to the US elections in November.Trump said Iran was "calling constantly" to seek a deal, but insisted Washington would accept only an agreement that met its demands. "We have to make the right deal," he said, adding that he would not accept a deal that was "not a good deal".His comments came as the conflict continued to disrupt energy markets.
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