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Trump says stopping Iran nuclear weapons matters more than rising US pain
International
Published on 13 May 2026

He claims US costs never entered the decision
President Trump says Americans feeling the pinch from rising energy costs will not shape his Iran nuclear policy. He argues his priority is stopping Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and calls it his sole focus, even as inflation pressure grows and voters worry ahead of midterm elections.
- Trump says US economic struggles are not part of his Iran decision
- His stated sole priority is blocking Iran’s path to a nuclear weapon
- Energy costs linked to the conflict are feeding inflation concerns
- The issue could sway voter sentiment ahead of midterm elections
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