US President Trump says he is optimistic that an Iran peace deal is within reach, via NBC citing a phone interview
- Iran’s leaders “talk much differently when you’re at a meeting than they do to the press. They’re much more reasonable,” Trump said during a phone interview. “They’re agreeing to all the things that they have to agree to. Remember, they’ve been conquered. They have no military.”
- “If they don’t make a deal, it’s going to be very painful,” Trump added.
- Trump confirmed that conversation in his interview with NBC News on Thursday, saying the Israelis were “scaling back” operations in Lebanon.
- “I spoke with Bibi and he’s going to low-key it. I just think we have to be sort of a little more low-key,” Trump said
Context
Trump's statement suggests a potential thaw in US-Iran relations, possibly leading to a peace deal. This optimism could influence market sentiment, particularly in energy and currency sectors, as any rapprochement might stabilize oil supplies and affect risk appetite across equities and forex. The implied reduction in regional tensions may also support a stronger dollar against safe-havens like gold and JPY.
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