US-Iran peace talks appear to be nearing a breakthrough. Former President Donald Trump stated that negotiations are going 'quite successfully' and that Iran has 'agreed to almost everything,' including abandoning nuclear weapons.
Citing Trump's remarks, financial news account @DeItaone reported his upbeat assessment of the current situation in the Middle East. 'I believe we are conducting a very successful negotiation,' Trump said, adding that Iran 'has agreed to almost everything.' Addressing the looming expiration of the two-week temporary truce, he unusually offered flexibility, explicitly stating: 'I will extend the truce if necessary.'
Economic Upside: Oil and Inflation to Drop
Trump directly linked the geopolitical outcome to the macro indicators most relevant to markets. He declared: 'If a deal is reached, oil prices will fall, prices will fall, and inflation will follow.' This pledge targets the key concerns of American voters and keeps global energy markets on edge.
Blasting Allies: NATO, Australia 'Absent' in Crisis
While signaling peace, Trump didn't spare traditional allies. He singled out Australia and NATO, claiming they were not present when the US needed support during the Strait of Hormuz crisis. 'NATO wasn't there for us,' Trump bluntly complained. On Australia, he said: 'I am not happy with Australia, because when we needed them in the Strait of Hormuz, the Australian military was not there.'
He also pressured European allies, emphasizing 'Europeans should buy more natural gas and oil from the United States.' Leveraging the aftermath of the Middle East energy crisis, he aims to further solidify the US position in the global energy export market.