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Trump says U.S. may keep Iranian oil 'like Venezuela' as Gulf-Iran Hormuz talks stall
Monday, September 14, 2026
Former President Donald Trump said the U.S. may retain Iranian oil under an arrangement similar to the one involving Venezuelan oil, according to a statement made during discussions about the Strait of Hormuz. Trump stated that revenue from the Venezuelan arrangement has "paid for the war many times." Negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz between the U.S. and Iran have stalled.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/14/us-iran-trump-hormuz-gulf-oil-crude-talks-.html
