Trump floats 'Venezuela scenario' in Iran, says war to end after US midterms

Trump said the Iran war will end immediately after the US midterm elections, and floated the United States staying in Iran to control its oil as Washington did in Venezuela.

• Trump said the Iran war will end "immediately" after the US midterm elections, and that oil prices, which he blamed on the war, would "tumble downwards" afterwards.
• Trump said Washington might stay in Iran and control its oil as it did in Venezuela, stating that revenue from Venezuelan oil covered the war's cost "many times over."
• Trump said Iran is "seeking hard" for an agreement and keeps contacting Washington for talks, but that he will only sign a deal that satisfies US conditions.
• Oman's Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi announced the postponement of a regional meeting between Iran and Gulf states scheduled in Salalah, without setting a new date.
• Trump blamed the Biden administration for high US prices, saying oil prices were higher during Biden's tenure.
• Trump said countries benefiting from oil shipped through the Strait of Hormuz should compensate the United States for its efforts.
• Trump claimed his administration prevented Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, and said the conflict will not last long.