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Iran's President Offers War End Amid U.S. Talks

4/1/2026

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Pezeshkian Proposes Peace

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said he will end the war if guarantees prevent future aggression.
The statement coincided with a stock rally as the S&P rose 2.89% and the Dow gained 1,125 points.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he might end military operations against Iran and urged allies to secure their own oil.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said talks with Iran are ongoing, despite Iran denying direct negotiations.

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Trump Faces Strait Crisis

U.S. President Donald Trump faces difficulties reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, with officials saying the four- to six-week deadline is unlikely to be met.
He has urged European allies to patrol the strait, arguing they rely on it for oil.
Foreign leaders worry Trump may shift responsibility for the crisis onto them.
China and Pakistan have proposed a five-point plan to restore stability and safe passage.

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Pezeshkian Proposes Peace

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said he will end the war if guarantees prevent future aggression.
The statement coincided with a stock rally as the S&P rose 2.89% and the Dow gained 1,125 points.
U.S. President Donald Trump said he might end military operations against Iran and urged allies to secure their own oil.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said talks with Iran are ongoing, despite Iran denying direct negotiations.

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