Trump Floats US Troop Presence in Post-War Iran to Control Oil Sales

US President Donald Trump has suggested that American troops could remain in Iran after the war ends to control Iranian oil sales. This is similar to the situation in Venezuela, where US forces have maintained a presence to oversee oil revenues.

In an address during his visit to Ireland, Trump stated that the US could 'keep the oil for ourselves' in Iran, as they do in Venezuela.

Trump claimed that Iran has been 'constantly calling' the US about possible peace talks, but representatives of Tehran have denied these claims. The US President also predicted that global gasoline prices would drop sharply once the war is over.

The statement comes after pro-Iranian forces attacked a major oil pipeline in Saudi Arabia, causing traders to expect further increases in global oil prices.