Trump Says Iran Talks ‘Proceeding Nicely’ as Deal Appears Closer
Bloomberg.com • • general
Key Points:
- US President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran on an interim deal to extend their ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz are "proceeding nicely."
- Trump encouraged Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and other countries to join the Abraham Accords in a Truth Social post.
- The positive signals of a potential US-Iran agreement contributed to a 5% drop in oil prices, with Brent crude falling below $100 a barrel.
- Global equity markets responded positively to the news, experiencing gains during the session.