US President Donald Trump’s comments on the war with Iran, oil prices, and global energy security have attracted attention in global markets. In particular, messages suggesting the ongoing conflict with Iran is nearing an end and the possibility of intervention in oil prices attracted investors’ attention.
President Trump said in an interview with CBS that the war with Iran is moving faster than expected, saying the U.S. is “well ahead” of the originally expected four-to-five week timeline. “I think the war with Iran is almost over,” Trump said, adding that the war could end soon. He also claimed that Iran had “fired everything it could fire.”
Mr. Trump’s remarks prompted a swift reaction in the U.S. stock market. U.S. stock markets rose during the day after the president said the war may be nearing an end.
Another notable development reported by CBS News is that the Trump administration is considering possible actions regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Reports say President Trump is considering the possibility of taking control of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic hub through which a significant portion of the world’s oil trade passes.
It was also reported that President Trump made notable remarks regarding Iran’s political future. According to information shared by a CBS reporter on the X platform, President Trump said he was considering a successor to Iranian religious leader Mojtaba Khamenei, but did not elaborate on who that person would be.
Meanwhile, Russia also issued a statement regarding the Iran crisis. The Kremlin announced that Russian President Vladimir Putin has presented a series of proposals aimed at quickly resolving the Iran conflict.
The Trump administration is exploring various options to curb rising oil prices. White House Press Secretary Taylor Rogers told CBS News that President Trump is considering “all credible options” to address rising oil and gas prices. Rogers said the White House is constantly working with relevant agencies to maintain stability in the energy market, and that this is one of the president’s top priorities.
*This is not investment advice.
