Trump claims that he would take Iranian oil to strengthen the USA. American officials emphasize that there is no official plan in this regard.

American President Donald Trump has revisited the idea of seizing Iranian oil, presenting it as an economic gain for the U.S., despite the political risks involved. In an interview at the White House, Trump stated that he would take the oil, considering it an accessible resource, and emphasized that the American people would prefer a withdrawal from the Middle East. He added that control over oil confers power on the international stage, and the interest in Iranian oil is linked to the strategy of countering China's influence, especially in the context of Tehran's energy exports. Officials in the U.S. administration acknowledge that Beijing's influence has decreased following U.S. actions in Venezuela and the Middle East, but a White House official clarified that, although Trump finds the idea of seizing Iranian oil attractive, there is no official plan at this moment. The Chinese Foreign Ministry reacted, emphasizing that Iran's sovereignty over its natural resources must be respected.