Kathmandu. The US-Iran conflict appears to have reached a decisive point. US President Donald Trump has claimed that the war with Iran is “very close to ending”. Trump’s statement comes at a time when efforts are being made to revive talks in the Pakistani capital to reduce tensions between the two countries.
In an interview, Trump said, “If the United States had not taken action, Iran would have nuclear weapons today.” If we hadn’t intervened, Iran would have become a nuclear power today. If that were the case, the balance of the world would change completely. ’
When asked if the war was over, Trump replied, “I think it’s very close to ending.” ’
However, an interesting aspect of Trump’s statement is that he did not completely rule out the possibility of talks. He hinted that a new round of talks between the US and Iran could begin in Islamabad in the next two days. “If I give up now, it’s going to take them 20 years to rebuild this country, and we’re not done yet,” he said. We’ll see what happens. I think Iran wants to make a deal. ’
US can hold talks in Islamabad again
Trump also openly praised Pakistan’s role. Describing Asim Munir in particular as “brilliant”, he said, “His mediation paved the way for negotiations. If the talks go ahead, the US could return to Islamabad. ’
21 hours of talk inconclusive
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In fact, the 21-hour talks in Islamabad last weekend ended without any concrete deal. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said that Iran is not willing to give up its nuclear program. After the talks failed, the US imposed a naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz to increase pressure. The U.S. Navy has begun intercepting ships linked to Iran. This has affected the supply of oil.
U.S. sanctions cause oil prices to fluctuate
On the first day of the blockade, many ships changed their course and some had to turn back. International shipments were not stopped entirely, a move that certainly raised market concerns. This directly affected the price of oil. Crude oil prices soared above $100 a barrel due to war and supply disruptions. However, the price fell slightly to $95 when the news of the resumption of talks broke.
Iran stands firm on its terms
Iran is also sticking to its conditions, especially with regard to uranium enrichment and control of Hormuz. As a result, the differences between the two countries have not yet been fully resolved. The world is watching what will happen in the coming days. If the new talks in Islamabad are successful, it could be a major step towards ending long-standing tensions. However, if the talks fail again, the possibility of the situation worsening again cannot be ruled out. –Agency
