Trump Vows to Restart Bombing if Iran Doesn't Agree to Peace Deal
President Trump warned that if Iran doesn't accept a peace agreement with the U.S., "the bombing starts" at higher intensity. The U.S. has paused its naval escort mission in the Strait of Hormuz amid negotiations, with Pakistan reporting a proposal to end the war is "very likely in the coming days."
Trump Issues Ultimatum Over Iran Peace Talks
President Donald Trump said that if Iran does not agree to a peace deal with the U.S., "the bombing starts, and it will be, sadly, at a much higher level and intensity than it was before." The president said the U.S. would pause its naval escort mission in the Strait of Hormuz amid possible renewed negotiations.
Diplomatic Progress Signals
A Pakistani official told MS NOW that the prospect of a proposal to end the war is "very likely in the coming days." Pakistan has been involved in trying to bring the U.S. and Iran to the negotiating table during the war.
Market Impact
U.S. gas prices rose again this morning, now averaging $4.54 per gallon. The only sour portions of the market were in Energy, where chatter about Iran War negotiations once again sank oil prices. WTI Front Month fell nearly 7% to $95.19.