Former President Donald Trump on Sunday attributed global diesel shortages to Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities and urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to target other areas. Speaking to reporters at his golf course in Doonberg, Ireland, Trump stated that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East was not the cause of the shortages.
"This isn't done by the Middle East. This is done by what's happening with Russia and Ukraine," Trump said. "So we spoke to Mr. Zelenskyy about it. There are plenty of other targets. Don't hit diesel fuel because that's hurting. That's hurting the world. We don't want him to hit diesel fuel."
Trump was in Ireland for the final day of the 2026 Amgen Irish Open.
He also reiterated his assertion that the war in Iran would conclude shortly after the upcoming midterm elections. "Gasoline's going to drop like a rock, just like it was just before I got -- I mean, I knew what I was doing. I had to do it," Trump said.
Regarding Iran, Trump claimed that the country is eager for a deal. "Iran wants to make a deal so badly. They are calling constantly. They want to make a deal. They got to make the right deal. I'm not going to make a deal that's no good," he stated.
When questioned about a planned meeting in Oman between representatives of Gulf nations and Iran, Trump indicated it was of little concern to him. "I don't care. That's up to them, that's fine. They could be happy."
He added a conditional remark about future U.S. involvement: "We'll ultimately get out, unless we decide to stay and keep the oil, like Venezuela."