Trump urges Iran to make a deal and says he wants to settle the war
Trump calls on Tehran to strike a deal as he weighs how far to back Saudi Arabia without deepening the conflict in the Middle East
President Trump has urged Iran directly to make a deal. He said he wants to settle the war, without giving further detail on terms or timing.
Trump has also opened the door to talks with Iranian officials "under right conditions." The White House has said Trump plans to press the Iran and cartel case in his upcoming UN speech.
Trump is separately weighing how far to back the Saudi crown prince without deepening conflict in the Middle East, as Houthi attacks continue to hit Saudi energy infrastructure. Saudi Arabia has been hedging its oil loadings.
The talk of settlement eases the immediate risk of escalation, but it comes as Trump juggles competing pressures. His openness to talks has not yet produced concrete progress, and his approval ratings have fallen sharply. That combination shifts sentiment only marginally more bullish for risk assets, with execution risk still high.
© Raydn · raydn.us