As the war with Iran approaches its one‑month mark, President Trump has admitted he’s “getting a little bored” with the conflict, a senior White House official told MS NOW.
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Forget margin or options. Here's how the pros trade QQQIn recent days, Trump has declared that Iran has been “militarily obliterated” and is “begging” for a peace deal, although there is no independent confirmation of these statements. “It’s part [of Trump] just wanting to declare victory and move on,” said the official.
Khamenei Weighs Peace Talks as Trump’s Focus Shifts to Economy
According to Axios, Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has not yet agreed to negotiate with the U.S., with some officials suspicious that the U.S. will use the talks as a tool to buy time and prepare for attacks.
A second White House official noted that Trump’s focus has shifted toward the health of the economy and the midterm elections in November. Inflation fears are once again in the spotlight as consumers must dig deeper into their pockets to pay for gas amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.