Commodities
US Shifts Priorities in Middle East War to Lower Gas Prices
The US has shifted its priorities in the Middle East war, focusing on lowering gasoline prices for American consumers rather than Iran's nuclear program.
Vice President JD Vance stated that the top priority is now to keep oil and gas cheap for Americans, while ensuring Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon is goal number two.
The comments come as the US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatened to subject Iran to economic isolation 'like the world has never seen before', with new measures expected next week.