Trump announces Venezuela oil deal as gas prices remain high six months into Iran war

US President Donald Trump has announced a deal to purchase oil from Venezuela. According to the Times of Israel, an official stated that the agreement allows the United States to purchase oil at cost from a firm established to tap into Venezuela's vast reserves. Caracas opened these reserves to investors following the capture of Nicolas Maduro by Washington. This development comes as the war with Iran enters its sixth month, with gasoline prices in the United States remaining persistently high.