A former U.S. president has suggested that the country could retain Iranian oil following military action, drawing a parallel to a recent energy agreement with Venezuela. Speaking to reporters during a visit to Ireland, the figure also claimed the conflict with Iran would conclude after the midterm elections, while accusing the Iranian government of seeking to provoke further confrontation. The remarks come amid ongoing tensions between the two nations, raising questions about potential shifts in foreign policy and economic strategy. Details on how such a move might be executed—or its implications—remain unclear.
President Trump on Sunday floated the idea that the U.S. could "stay and keep the oil" in Iran, comparing the notion to the U.S.'s major oil deal with Venezuela. Trump told reporters while in Doonbeg, Ireland, that the conflict with Iran will "end after the midterm" elections and that the Iranian regime "wants to make...
