Trump downplays Iran talks collapse and oil price concerns

President Donald Trump said in a CNBC interview on Monday that he was not concerned if U.S.Iran negotiations ended, while also saying the talks had become too slow and unproductive. Trump’s comments came after reports that Iranian negotiators could pull back from talks amid regional tensions involving Israel and Hezbollah. He said he was not worried about the impact on oil prices, which had risen earlier in the day after the reports. The president said his main concern was preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. He also suggested that prices at the pump would fall again once the situation stabilizes, and said NATO allies should help protect the Strait of Hormuz because of their dependence on energy shipments through the region.