Reported claim
“Donald Trump proposed that the United States should seize Iran's oil industry and control the Strait of Hormuz to make a fortune.”
Reported by 5 sources.
Belief History
Apr 06
Apr 06
Sources
If I had my choice, what would I like to do? Take the oil, because it's there for the taking. There's not a thing they [Iranian authorities] can do about it.2026-04-06
to be honest with you, my favorite thing is to take the oil in Iran2026-04-03
With a little more time, we can easily OPEN THE HORMUZ STRAIT, TAKE THE OIL, & MAKE A FORTUNE2026-04-03
بمزيد من الوقت، يمكننا بسهولة فتح مضيق هرمز، والاستيلاء على النفط، وتحقيق ثروة طائلة2026-04-03
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