Trump says US oil boom benefits nation, Iran nuclear weapons remain top priority.

President Donald Trump said on Truth Social on Thursday that while rising global oil prices benefit the United States as the world’s largest oil producer, preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is a higher priority.

In the post, he argued that “the United States is the world’s largest oil producer, so when prices go up, we make a lot of money.” He added that, as president, his more important concern is stopping the “evil empire” Iran from possessing nuclear weapons and threatening the Middle East and the world, stating that he would not allow that to happen.

The remarks come as international oil prices have risen in the wake of recent U.S. and Israeli airstrikes against Iran, a development that has heightened concerns about energy security and regional stability in the Middle East.

Analysts view the comments as a blend of energy economics and national-security messaging, possibly aimed at framing military actions in a way that mitigates political criticism while underscoring a hardline stance on Iran.

For U.S. readers, the episode highlights how geopolitical risk feeds into energy markets. Higher oil prices can influence inflation, gasoline costs, and consumer spending, while tensions over Iran’s nuclear program affect security in the Gulf and the reliability of global oil supply routes.

Context for international readers: Truth Social is a social media platform launched by Trump. Iran’s nuclear program has long been a focal point of U.S. and international diplomacy and sanctions policy. The Strait of Hormuz, a narrow sea passage near Iran, is a critical chokepoint through which a substantial portion of the world’s oil shipments pass, making conflicts in the region particularly consequential for global energy markets.