Politics● ElevatedAug 14 · Aug 14, 2026, 6:15 AM
US says lower oil prices , not Iran nuclear program , are now top priority in war
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from thedailystar.net · Bangladesh
The United States has stated that its primary concern in the current conflict is now lower oil prices, rather than the Iran nuclear program. This signifies a major shift in the nation's geopolitical priorities.
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