Trump: The new agreement will be much better than the Iran nuclear deal, and the ceasefire is 'highly unlikely' to be extended.
Trump stated that the new agreement being reached with Iran would be much better than the Iran nuclear deal, while also indicating that the possibility of an extension to the ceasefire is very slim. Vance is heading to Pakistan, but Iran's decision not to participate in the negotiations has not changed.
How will the U.S.-Iran situation unfold? Trump faces five potential paths, the most dangerous of which could lead to a $200 oil price!
① As the United States prepares to hold a new round of peace talks between Pakistan and Iran, Trump is faced with five major options; ② His ultimate decision is undoubtedly becoming a focal point of global attention…
Top-tier hedge funds lament: Trump's frequent posts leave oil traders at a loss.
①The head of commodities at Castle Investment stated that Trump's frequent signaling through social media during the Iran war is significantly altering the operational logic of the oil market. ②He also noted that the traditional energy pricing system, which relied on 'physical flows,' is being replaced by the impact of information flows, making the market resemble a low-barrier betting environment where energy trading opportunities appear and disappear at a notably faster pace.
Express News | Iranian media: Iran's decision not to participate in negotiations has not changed.
Express News | U.S. President Trump: 'Highly unlikely' to extend the ceasefire agreement with Iran. The Strait of Hormuz will not be reopened until an agreement is signed. The ceasefire agreement is set to expire on Wednesday evening, Washington time. Additionally, Trum
Trump stated that the U.S. negotiators 'will arrive tonight,' while Iran has not changed its decision not to participate in the negotiations.
Trump also stated that he would be willing to meet with senior Iranian leaders if negotiations made a breakthrough.
Express News | Trump confirmed that Vance has departed for Islamabad and may arrive within a few hours.
Are the talks happening or not? Iran has been sending out intensive signals, while the U.S. delegation is already waiting.
According to a report by the Xinhua News Agency citing Iranian media on the 20th, the spokesperson for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that there are currently no plans for a second round of negotiations with the United States. Previously, foreign media reported that Iran had decided to continue negotiations but emphasized that this "does not mean negotiations at any cost" and does not accept "any actions taken by the other party." If positive signals are received from the U.S., the Iranian delegation will travel to Islamabad to participate in the talks.
Express News | Senior Iranian parliamentary official: Iran has decided to continue negotiations with the United States.
America's 'Open Strategy': Replacing the Gulf to Make the World Buy American Oil?
By exerting pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, the United States has created uncertainty and risk premiums in Gulf energy supplies with the aim of driving global capital back into the U.S. market. At the same time, the U.S. is signaling to the world its intention to replace the Gulf region as a safer global energy supplier by leveraging its abundant domestic oil and gas resources.
How Does Iran View the Negotiations? A Comprehensive Analysis of the Key Statement by Iran's 'Chief Negotiator' Over the Weekend
Iranian Parliament Speaker Kalibaf, in a rare televised address to the nation, disclosed details of the negotiations between the two sides while hinting at Iran's bottom line.
JPMorgan Warns: Despite the decline in oil prices over the weekend, the fundamentals continue to deteriorate.
JPMorgan believes that the supply gap has widened to 15-16 million barrels per day, with global inventories depleting by 265 million barrels. The only explanation for the price decline is demand destruction. European refining margins have fallen to -15.3 USD per barrel, confirming shrinking demand. It is forecasted that OECD crude oil inventories will approach operational minimum levels around May 15, posing a risk of more severe price volatility in the market.
Fire at sea! U.S. forces bombed and seized an Iranian cargo ship; Tehran rejects negotiations and vows retaliation.
Over the weekend, tensions in the Middle East escalated again as the US military fired upon and seized an Iranian cargo vessel. Meanwhile, Iran rejected a second round of peace talks and vowed retaliation. This series of escalations dashed previous market optimism about easing tensions. On Monday, WTI crude oil opened with a 5% gap higher.
Express News | Islamabad enhances security as a plane carrying U.S. personnel arrives in Pakistan.
Express News | Pakistani sources: US-Iran talks may take place before Friday.
With the ceasefire 'three days away,' Israeli forces attacked Lebanon, Iran's military closed the Strait of Hormuz, and Trump convened another 'situation room meeting.'
U.S. officials warned that the war could resume within days, with plans for the U.S. military to board and seize Iranian vessels. Trump threatened to "start dropping bombs again" after the ceasefire expires, testing the market's expectations for peace.
Express News | Iranian Parliament Speaker Kalibaf: War could resume at any time.
Express News | Iranian Parliament Speaker Says Long Way to Go Before Final Agreement with US is Reached
Express News | Iran has stated that it has not agreed to hold the next round of negotiations with the United States.
Iran: No agreement has been reached on the next round of negotiations; the US has 'violated its commitments' and resumed control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran stated that it has not agreed to hold another round of negotiations with the United States, accusing the US of 'violating its commitments.' It has regained control over the Strait of Hormuz, and the situation in the strait will be closely monitored and maintained as is. Meanwhile, Trump warned that if Iran fails to reach a long-term ceasefire agreement by April 22, the US may resume military strikes. He emphasized that Iran 'will never' possess nuclear weapons. The Iranian side indicated that the option of transferring its enriched uranium abroad has been rejected.