Coons: Trump Making the U.S. a 'Colonial Power' by Seizing Oil in Venezuela, Iran
Coons said President Donald Trump was pursuing control of oil in Iran and Venezuela rather than prioritizing democracy.
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TAP FOR WHYSen. Chris Coons said President Donald Trump is pursuing control of oil in Iran and Venezuela rather than democracy, calling that approach colonialist. Coons also said restricting Iran’s nuclear program remains an important security goal, though he doubted a proposed deal could still be reached after 42 days of war.
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18 OUTLETSInternet Archive’s transcript reports Trump ordered a naval blockade after talks with Iran failed to produce a deal, while BBC News explains how a blockade could work and its role in pressuring Tehran toward a new deal. The Sunday Guardian also covers the blockade, pairing it with Trump’s warning that gas prices may remain high through the midterms.
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