In a post published on Truth Social on Wednesday, United States (US) President Donald Trump said that Iran’s new regime President, who is “much less radicalized and far more intelligent than his predecessors,” has asked the US for a ceasefire.
“We will consider when Hormuz Strait is open, free, and clear. Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion or, as they say, back to the Stone Ages,” he added.
Market reaction
US stock index futures stay in positive territory and the US Dollar (USD) Index stays close to daily lows near 99.50. As of writing, Dow Futures were up 0.5%, while the Nasdaq Futures were gaining 0.8%.
Source: https://www.fxstreet.com/news/us-president-trump-irans-new-regime-president-asked-for-a-ceasefire-202604011254
