Trump accuses Iran of raising oil prices before US midterms

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US President Donald Trump claimed Iran is trying to raise oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections, accusing Tehran of staging fake attacks and laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. In a Truth Social post, Trump alleged Iran is using "tricks" despite more oil passing through the strait than before the conflict, and claimed 75,000 protesters have been killed in under seven months. Trump reiterated that Iran must never acquire a nuclear weapon, calling the regime "evil" and criticizing Democrats for allegedly ignoring the situation.


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