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Trump Reports Progress on Iran Talks Amid Rising Oil Prices
3/30/2026
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- U.S. President Donald Trump claimed progress in negotiations over Iran, while acknowledging the conflict has raised oil prices.
- He said the United States is allowing a Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, posing no threat to Russia.
- Iran's oil exports have nearly doubled since the conflict began, increasing profits that fund its military.
- Steve Bannon faced silence at a CPAC event when discussing rising oil prices tied to the war.
