Trump says Iran ‘wants peace’ after US military did ‘great job’
Why it matters: Trump's peace claims amid Iranian denials create significant geopolitical uncertainty and market speculation.
- US President Donald Trump asserts Iran desires peace and that a deal is likely, following the US military's performance.
- Senior Iranian officials have explicitly denied holding any talks with Washington, directly contradicting Trump's claims.
- Multiple sources (Asia Times, The Hill) suggest Trump's rhetoric about a deal and postponing strikes might be a strategic "off-ramp" or an attempt to calm markets.
- Trump postponed military strikes, as reported by Al Jazeera and The Hindu, with Channel News Asia specifically noting Iran's denial of talks after these postponements.
President Trump claims Iran "wants peace" and suggests a "very good chance of a deal" to end the US-Israel war on Iran, despite senior Iranian officials denying any talks with Washington. This comes after Trump postponed military strikes, leading some to question if his remarks are aimed at calming markets.
