US President Trump says we can have dialogue with Iran, but don't want a ceasefire; we don't need the Strait of Hormuz; Korea, Japan, and China need to be involved in Hormuz

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We're helping South Korea a lot.
On Kharg, may have a plan or I may not.
On Israel, we want more or less similar things.
On Iran, I think we've won.
All Iran is doing is clogging up the Strait; from a military standpoint Iran is finished.
On opening Strait of Hormuz, at a certain point it'll open itself; would be nice if countries helped; would be nice if China helped.
Thinks Israel will be ready to end the Iran war when the US wants to end.
Dont't want to do a ceasefire on Iran.
Iran has no radar, spotters, aircraft, and leaders killed.
Secretary of State Rubio doing a fantastic job.
We have unlimited ammunition and a lot of troops.
On UK help, a very late response by the UK; should have acted faster.
Thought oil prices would go higher after strikes; expected worse.
We're weeks ahead of schedule on Iran strikes.

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Trump's remarks on dialogue with Iran, while rejecting a ceasefire, signal a hardened stance and potentially escalating tensions in the region. His assertion that Iran is militarily weakened could reassure markets temporarily, but the insistence on not needing the Strait of Hormuz raises concerns about energy supply security, which is critical for oil prices and broader market sentiment. The involvement of powers like China and allies suggests a complex geopolitical landscape that may affect currency and commodity markets.

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