Trump: "Iran and Israel will soon reach a peace agreement... I can mediate"

Doohyun Hwang

Summary

President Trump expressed confidence that Iran and Israel will soon reach an agreement.
President Trump emphasized his past experience leading agreements and stated that he could once again fulfill a mediating role.
In the current context of military conflict, Trump's remarks suggest to investors the possibility of easing geopolitical risk in the Middle East.

As the military conflict between Iran and Israel has reached a critical level, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that the two countries will soon reach an agreement.

On the 14th (local time), President Trump said on his social media platform, Truth Social, "Iran and Israel must come to an agreement, and in fact, they will do so soon," adding, "Just as I previously led an agreement between India and Pakistan, I can solve this as well."

President Trump stated, "During my first term, Serbia and Kosovo clashed violently, and decades of conflict were on the verge of escalating into war. I was the one who prevented that situation," adding, "Although President Biden later made foolish decisions that harmed the long-term outlook, I can fix it again."

He said, "Peace will soon come between Israel and Iran as well," and asserted, "Numerous phone calls and meetings are ongoing." He continued, "I accomplish a lot, but the media gives me no credit at all. But that's okay. The people know," adding, "I will make the Middle East great again (MAKE THE MIDDLE EAST GREAT AGAIN)."