Article by Viory White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday that rising global prices are a necessary short-term consequence of US strategy in the Middle East, as Washington seeks to pressure Iran. “This is a short-term disruption for the long-term strategic goal of the United States to ensure that the world’s leading state … Continue reading ‘Short-term volatility for long-term gain’ – White House defends fuel price impact of Iran policy