Trump suggests US could stay in Iran to control oil, calling it 'Venezuela 2.0'
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US President Donald Trump suggested that the US might remain in Iran after the war ends and take control of oil, as was the case with Venezuela, according to Reuters.
During a press interaction, Trump said he would only make a "good deal" and would not make a "bad deal." Additionally, he added that Iran is constantly calling for peace negotiations, although Tehran has previously denied such claims.
The US president also suggested that Washington is interacting with Iran. In this context, he drew a parallel with the US' agreement with Venezuela, under which the US took control of one-fifth of Venezuela's enormous oil reserves.
"We'll ultimately get out (of Iran), unless we decide to stay and keep the oil like Venezuela," Trump stated, adding that US revenues from Venezuela have more than paid for the war many times over.
Furthermore, the head of the White House reaffirmed that, as before, he expects the war with Iran to end this year, and possibly immediately after the US midterm elections in November.
Summing up, he said that gasoline prices in the US will drop sharply after the war with Iran ends.
What else is important to know
Days ago, The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran has resumed ballistic missile production at underground facilities following massive US and Israeli strikes on the country's industrial infrastructure. Sources say that Tehran is already assembling missiles of two main types, although production volumes remain lower than before the war.
Financial Times also reported that Iran has requested Shahed-type drones from Russia for the war against the US and Israel. These are the drones that Russia has modernized, and now they are equipped with jet engines.
