Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew - reuters.com
Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew reuters.com
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"I can say tonight that we are on track to complete all of America's military objectives shortly, very shortly."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"If he was trying to inspire confidence in the markets, he has not done that."
— Russel Chesler , Executive
"The war would continue until the 'permanent regret and surrender' of Tehran’s enemies."
— Ebrahim Zolfaqari , Activist
"We're going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Many Americans have been concerned to see the recent rise in gasoline prices here at home."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"They were right at the doorstep (of a nuclear weapon)."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I can say tonight that we are on track to complete all of America’s military objectives shortly, very shortly."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We’re going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks. We’re going to bring them back to the Stone Ages where they belong."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Many Americans have been concerned to see the recent rise in gasoline prices here at home."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"They were right at the doorstep (of a nuclear weapon)."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"I can say tonight that we are on track to complete all of America's military objectives shortly, very shortly."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We're going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks. We're going to bring them back to the Stone Ages where they belong."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The war would continue until the permanent regret and surrender of Tehran's enemies."
— Ebrahim Zolfaqari , Activist
"I can say tonight that we are on track to complete all of America's military objectives shortly, very shortly."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"We're going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Many Americans have been concerned to see the recent rise in gasoline prices here at home."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Spokesperson for Iran's military command.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Russel Chesler is the Head of Investments and Capital Markets at Vaneck Australia.
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President Trump's recent address announcing intensified military actions in Iran has led to a surge in oil prices and diminished hopes for a swift resolution to the conflict.
President Trump's recent address intensified military operations in Iran, leading to a surge in oil prices and diminishing hopes for a swift resolution to the conflict.
Following President Trump's speech announcing intensified military actions in Iran, global markets reacted with rising oil prices and declining stock indices.
President Trump's announcement of intensified military operations in Iran has led to a surge in oil prices and increased market volatility.
Following President Trump's announcement of intensified military operations in Iran, global markets have experienced increased oil prices and stock market declines.
President Trump's speech announcing intensified military actions in Iran has led to market volatility, with oil prices spiking and stocks declining.
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