In a message posted on his social media platform Truth Social, the U.S. president stated that the United States is currently the largest oil-producing country in the world. Therefore, when global oil prices increase, the U.S. gains financially from the rise.

He added that, as president, an even more important concern for him is preventing what he described as a “rogue empire,” referring to Iran, from acquiring nuclear weapons.

Trump further alleged that if Iran succeeds in obtaining nuclear weapons, it could pose serious threats not only to the Middle East but also to the entire world.

He emphasized in his statement that he would never allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.