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Trump says US will win Iran war soon; does not rule out strikes before midterms
The brief
- Trump said the US-Iran conflict would be won “very soon”
- He declined to rule out military strikes before the US midterm elections
- Renewed conflict risks oil volatility, exposing Indian energy companies and broader equities
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US-Iran standoff over reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Oil rose as Iran threatened to widen the conflict and held to a seven-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Trump rejected the proposal. Iran said indirect talks with the US remained open; Trump said the conflict could end soon but did not rule out further strikes.
Monday, 28 September
- Trump says US will win Iran war soon; does not rule out strikes before midterms