In a recent meeting at the White House, US President Donald Trump discussed potential investments in Venezuela’s oil industry with oil executives. According to Trump, the US is considering investing up to $100 billion in the Venezuelan oil industry, with a focus on rebuilding the country’s oil infrastructure. Trump stated that the US will start refining and selling 5 million barrels of oil per day in Venezuela, and that companies will enter into direct deals with the US, not with the Venezuelan government.
However, major US oil companies have expressed concerns about investing in Venezuela, citing the country’s unstable political situation. Trump assured the executives that investments will be protected and that companies will see a return on their investments. Trump also mentioned that Venezuela has already provided the US with 30 million barrels of oil.
The US President also touched on other regional issues, including the situation in Iran, where protests have turned violent. Trump stated that Iran is seeking freedom and that the US is ready to provide support to Iranian protesters. In a separate development, a young entrepreneur in the US has started a successful video production company with no formal education or business experience, highlighting the potential for entrepreneurship in the digital age.
In Iran, internet services remain suspended for a second day, with citizens unable to access the outside world. The Iranian military has announced that it will maintain vigilance in the region, particularly in the wake of recent Israeli attacks on Gaza. The Israeli government has announced that it will not participate in a ceasefire agreement with Hamas, citing concerns about the group’s involvement in terrorism.
The situation in Gaza remains tense, with hundreds injured and killed in recent clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian protesters. The Pakistani government has condemned Israeli actions in Gaza, with a senior official stating that Pakistan will continue to support the Palestinian cause.
In a related development, the Iranian government has reported that over 65 people have been killed in protests, including 15 security personnel. The US has provided a briefing to President Trump on potential military options against Iran, according to reports.
