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Trump Says U.S. Could 'Stay and Keep the Oil' in Iran, Cites Venezuela Deal

TOPSHOT - Iranians walk past a wall decorated with the image of assassinated Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the national flag, in central of Tehran on September 14, 2026. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, killing Iran's supreme leader and top military leaders, prompting authorities to retaliate with strikes on Israel and across the Gulf. (Credit: Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images /)

President Donald Trump on Sunday raised the possibility that the United States could remain in Iran to "keep the oil," comparing the idea to his administration's oil agreement with Venezuela as the months-long war continues to push up U.S. fuel prices.

"We'll ultimately get out unless we decide to stay and keep the oil, like Venezuela," Trump told reporters in Doonbeg, Ireland. He again predicted the conflict would end after November's midterm elections and said Iran "wants to make a deal so badly, and is calling constantly."

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