Live updates: Trump turns to a dual approach to squeeze Iran
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-09-04 20:40 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Middle East, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, Labour & Workers, World News, US Politics, Business & Economy
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Vice President JD Vance blamed Iran for rising gas prices and said he “won’t make a promise” about when they might fall. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had predicted prices could hit $3 a gallon by Labor Day. Gas prices are now averaging above $4 a gallon.
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