Trump says US may keep control of Iranian oil, as in Venezuela
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US President Donald Trump said on September 14 that Washington may keep control of Iranian oil, similar to its approach in Venezuela. He spoke to reporters at a golf club in Ireland, without detailing the upcoming Gulf states meeting in Oman.
Key Facts
- Trump said the US may keep control of Iranian oil, comparing it to the situation in Venezuela.
- The Gulf states foreign ministers are scheduled to meet in Oman on September 14.
- Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei confirmed Tehran's participation in the meeting.
- The meeting will discuss regional issues and the results of Iran-Oman negotiations on safe routes for commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump's Oil Control Remarks
Speaking to reporters at a golf club in Ireland, Trump addressed the US's future actions regarding Iran. He stated, "If we don't decide to keep the oil under our control like in Venezuela, we will eventually leave." Trump did not provide detailed comments on the Gulf states meeting scheduled for September 14.
Gulf States Meeting in Oman
Foreign ministers of the Gulf states are planned to attend the meeting in Oman. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei confirmed Tehran's participation in the meeting. The meeting will discuss regional issues and the results of Iran-Oman negotiations on safe routes for commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
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