Summary
- Trump called Iran’s new peace proposal unsatisfactory and said he has no intention of making concessions.
- The US rejected Iran’s latest proposal, and a White House Situation Room meeting is set to include discussions of military response options.
- Markets are watching how an escalating US-Iran conflict and Middle East geopolitical risk could affect international oil prices and global financial market volatility.
Forecast Trend Report by Period
President Donald Trump issued another warning to Iran, signaling renewed tensions as US-Iran talks remain deadlocked.
Walter Bloomberg reported on May 18 that Trump called Iran’s new peace proposal “unsatisfactory” and said he has no intention of making concessions.
He also said Iran “will know soon” what is going to happen, suggesting tensions could escalate further.
Trump did not spell out Washington’s next steps or mention any specific military options.
He also claimed that Iran wants talks more than ever.
The US recently rejected Iran’s latest proposal, and a White House Situation Room meeting is set to include discussions of military response options, the report said.
Markets are watching whether a deeper US-Iran confrontation and rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East will fuel volatility in oil prices and global financial markets.
JH Kim
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