[89030] A series of unusual statements by Donald Trump regarding Iran, oil, and foreign policy

A dramatic round of statements by President Trump regarding Iran and global strategy

In a series of statements issued on June 17, 2026, US President Donald Trump provided a series of revelations about his policy, including claims of large-scale covert military activity. According to Khabar-e-Fori ࡆ Immediate News Negotiation ࡆ Immediate War, Trump claimed that the US Navy destroyed "15 to 25 ships per night" to prevent oil prices from skyrocketing to $300 a barrel, an action that helped stabilize the current price at around $72-73.

In the economic-political sphere, Trump confirmed that the US holds Iranian funds that were seized and hinted at an intention to return them. According to the 'Akharin Khabar' channel, Trump stated that "this is not our money, it is their money" and added that failing to return it would harm global trust in dollar investments. However, sources such as 🔥Kabul Dollar 🔥Target note that the American approach remains conditional on proper Iranian behavior and the dismantling of nuclear mines.

On other regional issues, Trump expressed implicit criticism of Israel's conduct in Lebanon. According to 'Khorasan Online', the President noted that he has "minor disagreements with Netanyahu" and called for a more moderate approach, stating that "there is no need to destroy a building every time a Hezbollah operative enters it."

Additionally, Trump offered unconventional insights regarding North African countries, wondering why they do not unite into one football team to win the World Cup. The 'Jam-e Jahani 2026' channel reported that the President even joked that he might run for president of Africa after finishing his term in the US. At the same time, media outlets such as 'Akharin Khabar' did not hesitate to point out "geographical gaps" in his remarks, such as his claim regarding the existence of a land border between Qatar and Iran.