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Mar 8 19:08 ET
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Trump: Short-Term Oil Price Spike Is a 'Small Price' for Eliminating Iran's Nuclear Threat

President Trump posted on social media defending the economic impact of the military operation against Iran, arguing that a temporary rise in oil prices is "a very small price" paid for American and global security and peace. Trump stated the oil price spike will drop quickly once Iran's nuclear threat is eliminated. He dismissed critics, declaring "Only fools think otherwise."