[Salon] Fwd: MEMO: "US says lower oil prices now top priority over Iran nuclear issue." (8/14/26)

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Subject: [Salon] Fwd: MEMO: "US says lower oil prices now top priority over Iran nuclear issue." (8/14/26)

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Date: Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:37:12 -0400

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https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20260105-european-nations-criticize-israeli-legislation-restricting-utilities-to-unrwa-facilities/

US says lower oil prices now top priority over Iran nuclear issue

The US said Friday that keeping oil and gas prices low for Americans is its top priority in the war, ahead of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance speaks during a press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., United States, on June 18, 2026. [Mehmet Eser – Anadolu Agency]

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