Trump Announces U.S. Could Remain in Iran and Continue Oil Extraction, Drawing Parallel to Venezuela Deal

During a speech on September 13, 2026, Trump stated that the U.S. could stay in Iran and extract oil, drawing a comparison to the Venezuela deal. The remarks were reported by multiple outlets, including Reuters and Arab News, which cited the speech as the source. The U.S. has not officially confirmed any such policy shift, and the statement was met with mixed reactions from international observers. Tehran did not immediately comment on the remarks, while some analysts questioned the feasibility of such a policy given current sanctions and diplomatic relations.