US: Lower oil prices are top priority in Iran war
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-08-15 02:09 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, World News, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States’ top priority now in the war on Iran is no longer its nuclear program, but to bring gasoline prices down for American consumers, Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday, with the treasury chief adding that new economic punishment to wear down Tehran was imminent.
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