US President Accuses Iran of Seeking to Raise Oil Prices Before Midterm Elections

Washington, Oct 22 (KUNA) – U.S. President Donald Trump accused Iran on Thursday of doing everything in its power to drive up oil prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections. In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, President Trump said, “Iran is doing everything it can to raise oil prices ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.” He claimed that Iranian officials “are fabricating fake attacks, laying mines, and resorting to other tactics at a time when the volume of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz exceeds even the levels before the conflict began.” The U.S. president added, “They continue to kill protesters and anyone who stands in their way. It is an evil regime, and I can only hope that the American people and the world at large recognize the extent of their evil.” He noted that “75,000 protesters have been killed in less than seven months, and it is shocking that the world, as well as the Democratic Party, appear indifferent.” He reaffirmed that “Iran can never have a nuclear weapon, and it will never have one.” (End) R.S.R. / M.A.A.