Trump says Iran is trying to drive up oil prices before the midterm elections

USO•2026-10-22

Donald Trump said Iran was trying to drive up oil prices before the US midterm elections, alleging it was making up fake attacks and mines.

1. Trump’s allegation

Trump said in a Truth Social post that Iran was doing all it could to drive up oil prices before the US midterm elections. He alleged Iran was “making up fake hits, mines, and everything else.”

Trump says Iran is trying to drive up oil prices before the midterm elections

1. Trump’s allegation

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