Trump calls higher fuel prices 'a very small price to pay' for global security

President Donald Trump said rising US fuel prices due to the Iran war are "a very small price to pay" for national and global security, during a campaign rally in Iowa ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections. Trump argued the additional costs are insignificant compared to ensuring safety, claiming prices have already dropped and the conflict will end soon. However, AAA data shows average gasoline at $4.17 per gallon and diesel at $6.30. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday no decision has been made on resuming large-scale attacks on Iran. Reports from Axios and The New York Times suggest Washington and Tel Aviv may be preparing an offensive targeting Iranian leaders and energy or nuclear infrastructure, potentially after the elections.