U.S. President Donald Trump has revealed that he has not yet seized all of Iran’s oil because the American people want troops to come home, even though he considers the oil easy to take and a way to fund better care for Iranians than their regime provides.
Speaking during the Egg Rolling Festivities on April 6, Trump stated that his main goal is to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons, blaming former President Barack Obama’s nuclear deal for previous threats to Israel and the Middle East.
In a speech he said was mainly attended by “radical left” media houses, he added that his withdrawal from that deal in his first term prevented disaster.
Trump’s View of Iran
Trump argued that control of Iran’s oil resources would benefit both the United States and the Iranian population.
Trump said the oil is “there for the taking” and claimed Iran would be unable to stop its seizure.
He said revenue from the oil could be used to generate significant income and to provide better living conditions for Iranians than those offered by their current leadership.
According to Trump, killing General Qasem Soleimani was phase one of the war.
Without Soleimani, US forces now destroy Iran’s bridges, power plants, and more.
“With Soleimani alive, we would still be winning the war against Iran, but it would have been more difficult. He played a significant role in this war. If Iran does not surrender now, it will lose everything,” Trump stated.
He added that even harsher measures were available but would require greater resistance from Iran to prompt the U.S. to consider them.
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Trump said Iran’s people crave freedom but fear instant death from protests, like the executed wrestler and friends.
Trump also addressed protests inside Iran, saying the country’s leadership responds to dissent with lethal force.
He claimed that about 45,000 protesters had been killed in recent months, describing the situation as severe repression of the population.
He said people in Iran are unable to demonstrate freely, citing threats of immediate violence against those who take to the streets.
However, Trump said the idea of taking Iran’s oil runs against public opinion in the United States.
He stated that Americans largely want U.S. forces to return home and are unlikely to support remaining in the region to control natural resources, even if such a move could bring financial or strategic gains.
President Donald Trump concluded that while he personally favors taking and keeping the oil, domestic pressure limits how far the U.S can go.
Trump said most Americans would not understand or accept such a decision, making it difficult to pursue despite what he described as its potential advantages.
International Diplomatic Implications
Trump’s remarks on potentially seizing Iran’s oil have already triggered concerns among U.S. allies and global powers.
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European leaders, including France and Germany, expressed caution, stressing that unilateral action could destabilize the region and violate international law.
Israel, while aligned with Trump’s hardline stance on Iran’s nuclear ambitions, stressed the need for measured steps to avoid escalation beyond the current conflict.
The United Nations called for restraint, warning that attempts to control another nation’s resources could further inflame tensions and undermine ongoing humanitarian efforts in Iran.
Meanwhile, Tehran condemned the comments as “aggressive rhetoric,” signaling potential retaliation if U.S. forces attempt to interfere with Iran’s energy infrastructure.
Diplomatic channels are expected to intensify in the coming days as world leaders weigh the risks of open confrontation with Tehran, given Trump’s domestic constraints on military action.
