“We are very close to a deal with Iran — very, very close,” Trump told reporters. “I would say we are in the final throes. It could happen within days. It’s going to be a beautiful deal, a deal that’s good for America, good for Iran, and good for the world.” The President did not provide specifics about the terms being negotiated or which channels were being used for communication.

Scepticism and Hope in Equal Measure

The claim was met with a mix of cautious hope and deep scepticism. Diplomats at the United Nations noted that there has been no formal indication from Iran that it is engaged in direct peace negotiations with the United States. Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has repeatedly stated that Tehran will not negotiate under military pressure, and Iranian officials have publicly rejected any deal that does not include a complete withdrawal of US forces from the region.

“We have seen no evidence of serious negotiations,” said a senior European diplomat at the UN, speaking on condition of anonymity. “President Trump has a history of making optimistic pronouncements about deals that are not as close as he suggests. We hope he is right this time, but we are not holding our breath.”

Financial markets, however, responded positively to the news. Brent crude oil prices dropped 4% to $92 per barrel on the day of the announcement, while global stock indices rallied. The Indian rupee strengthened slightly against the dollar, and airline stocks in India saw gains on hopes that a peace deal would bring down aviation fuel prices.

The War So Far

The US-Iran conflict, which began with surprise American and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and government sites on February 28, 2026, has been one of the most destructive military engagements of the 21st century. Over the past three and a half months, the war has claimed thousands of lives — including an estimated 15,000 Iranian civilians — disrupted global energy markets, triggered a refugee crisis, and drawn in regional actors across the Middle East.

Iran has retaliated with missile and drone attacks on US military bases, Israeli targets, and Gulf Arab states. The Strait of Hormuz has been effectively weaponised, with attacks on commercial shipping disrupting the flow of oil that the global economy depends on. The economic fallout has been felt worldwide, with energy prices surging, inflation rising, and emerging market economies like India bearing a disproportionate burden.

The human cost has been staggering. In Iran, essential goods have become unaffordable for ordinary citizens — reports indicate that oil prices within the country have risen 430% and egg prices 345% since the war began. Iranians are reportedly resorting to instalment plans for basic necessities like bread. The humanitarian crisis has drawn condemnation from the UN, the Red Cross, and human rights organisations worldwide.

What a Deal Might Look Like

While the specifics of any potential agreement remain unknown, analysts have outlined several elements that would likely be part of a comprehensive peace deal. These include a ceasefire and withdrawal of US forces from positions near Iranian territory, guarantees that Iran will not develop nuclear weapons beyond agreed limits, the lifting of economic sanctions, compensation for civilian casualties, and arrangements for the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure.

The most contentious issue is likely to be Iran’s nuclear programme. The US withdrew from the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) during Trump’s first term, and any new agreement would need to address the advances Iran has made in uranium enrichment since then. Iran is believed to have stockpiled enough enriched uranium for multiple nuclear weapons, though it denies pursuing a weapons programme.

Regional dynamics add another layer of complexity. Israel, which participated in the initial strikes and has its own security concerns regarding Iran, would need to be part of any lasting agreement. Gulf Arab states, which have been attacked by Iranian missiles and drones, would also need assurances. And Russia and China, which have their own relationships with Tehran, could play a role as guarantors or spoilers.

The World Watches and Waits

For a war-weary world, Trump’s announcement offers a glimmer of hope — however fragile. The UN Security Council, which has been paralysed by vetoes, may reconvene if a deal materialises. Countries like India, which have offered to mediate, stand ready to support any diplomatic breakthrough.

But the gap between Trump’s rhetoric and reality has often been wide. Even as the President spoke of peace, US and Iranian forces were exchanging fire in the Gulf, and India was summoning the American Ambassador over a missile attack on a tanker with Indian crew. Peace, if it comes, will not be a simple handshake — it will require the painstaking work of addressing grievances, rebuilding trust, and creating structures that prevent future conflict.

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For now, the world watches and waits — hoping that “final throes” means the end of war, not just another chapter in an escalating cycle of violence.

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The remarks represent one of the most explicit public assertions of US dominance over the Israel relationship in recent memory, and come at a critical juncture when Washington is reportedly close to finalising a memorandum of understanding with Tehran that could bring an end to the hostilities that have roiled global energy markets and threatened stability across West Asia since mid-2025.

Background: The Iran-Israel Conflict

The current conflict traces its origins to the collapse of US-Iran nuclear negotiations in 2025. After Trump set a 60-day deadline for Iran to accept a nuclear deal in April 2025 and the deadline passed without agreement, Israel launched large-scale strikes against Iran’s military infrastructure and nuclear facilities in June 2025, igniting a broader regional war.

Iran responded by deploying its network of proxy forces — including Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen — and by imposing a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint through which approximately 20 per cent of the world’s oil supply passes. The blockade sent global crude prices soaring and contributed to the energy price crisis that forced governments, including India’s, to introduce fuel stabilisation measures.

Talks between the US and Iran resumed in early 2026 after large-scale protests in Iran and growing economic pressure from sanctions. By May 2026, reports indicated that a broader peace framework was nearing completion, with Trump stating that a memorandum of understanding was close to finalisation and suggesting the Strait of Hormuz could reopen under a ceasefire framework.

Trump’s Ultimatum to Netanyahu

In the Financial Times interview, Trump made clear that he expected Netanyahu to fall in line with Washington’s diplomatic efforts, regardless of Israel’s own military objectives. “He won’t have any choice,” Trump said of Netanyahu, adding that the US president alone determines the strategic direction of the alliance.

The comments followed reports by Axios that Trump had directly told Netanyahu during a phone call to hold off on retaliatory strikes against Iran because “we are close to doing something good in terms of a deal.” According to the report, Netanyahu pushed back but ultimately “pseudo-agreed” to stand down — a characterisation that suggests the Israeli leader acquiesced reluctantly rather than enthusiastically.

Trump also told Fox News and Axios separately that he would instruct Netanyahu to refrain from retaliatory action and return to the negotiating table, a position that appeared to contradict statements from the Israeli military, which had signalled readiness for further operations against Iranian targets.

Despite the sharp tone, Trump insisted that his personal relationship with Netanyahu remained strong. “I like Bibi a lot. And I’ve worked very well with him,” Trump told the Financial Times. “I’m a wartime president. He’s a wartime prime minister. Very important part of the world. And I think we’ve done very well.”

Impact on India and Global Markets

The outcome of the US-Iran negotiations has enormous implications for India. As one of the world’s largest energy importers, India has been severely affected by the Strait of Hormuz blockade, which has driven up crude oil and LPG prices. The recent hike in domestic LPG cylinder prices to Rs 942 in Delhi was directly linked to the supply disruptions caused by the conflict.

Indian markets, which have already been rattled by the global tech sell-off, are closely watching developments in the peace talks. A successful resolution could lead to a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing energy prices and potentially triggering a relief rally in emerging markets including India.

Separately, India’s own diplomatic engagement with the US has been intensifying. Trump recently praised PM Modi as a “good friend” and said the US would finalise a bilateral trade deal with India soon, suggesting that New Delhi’s strategic relationship with Washington remains on stable footing even as the Middle East crisis evolves.

What Happens Next

The key question now is whether Netanyahu will comply with Trump’s demands or pursue independent military action against Iran. Israel’s security establishment has been divided, with hardliners advocating continued strikes on Iranian nuclear infrastructure and moderates favouring a diplomatic resolution backed by the US.

Trump told the Financial Times that Iran’s recent strikes on Israel — including missile attacks attributed to Houthi proxies — would not affect his calculus. “It’s not going to have any impact on the deal,” he said, signalling that Washington intends to press ahead with negotiations regardless of tactical escalations on the ground.

For global markets, the coming days represent a pivotal moment. A breakthrough in the US-Iran talks could ease energy costs, restore maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz, and remove one of the largest geopolitical risk premiums currently priced into global assets. A breakdown, on the other hand, could deepen the conflict and push crude oil prices above $100 per barrel — a scenario that would have severe consequences for energy-importing nations like India.

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