US President Trump, asked about a deal with Iran, says Iran wants to make a deal and they are talking to our people.
- They are negotiating. Does not know if they are ready yet.
- "We don't even know their leaders". As far as we know, they are all dead.
- Have people wanting to negotiate, we have no idea who they are.
- Does not know if Khamenei is dead or not.
- Asked if all mine laying ships have been destroyed, why don't they reopen the strait, says it takes two to tango (shipowners, they might not want to take the chance).
- Does not know if they did lay mines, but possible mines is enough to keep ships away.
- Israel would not use nuclear weapon.
- On Iran opposition, says they they can be brave but they are not stupid.
- Hezbollah is a big problem, is being rapidly eliminated.
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- Immediate downside in oil prices.
16 Mar 2026 - 17:00- ForexImportant- Source: White House
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