# Trump believes Iran is trying to drive up oil prices before midterms

https://mins.news/en/item/111477

- TASS, 2026-10-22 16:38 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2206433

> Donald Trump said Iran was trying to push oil prices higher ahead of the US midterm elections, accusing it of fabricating reports of attacks and mines while more oil is passing through the Strait of Hormuz than before the conflict. The elections are scheduled for November 3.

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