Donald Trump threatens to 'take the oil' in Iran
Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 03/30/2026 - 10:08 Thousands of American troops have been deployed to the Middle East ahead of a potential ground invasion President Donald Trump exits Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland on 29 March 2026 (Nathan Howard/Getty Images/AFP) Off US President Donald Trump said his country could "take the oil in Iran" as thousands of American troops mobilise to the Middle East. Speaking with the Financial Times on Sunday, Trump also suggested the US could seize
Iran
Internal political tensions, regional proxy conflicts, and international standoffs regarding Iran's nuclear program and geopolitical influence.
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