The president of Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, declared that the war with Irã is close to ending. Ele made the statements in an interview with Fox News this Wednesday. Trump stated that Teerã seeks a quick settlement. Vice President JD Vance indicated that the US could help Irã prosper economically if the country renounces its nuclear program. The current, fragile truce has completed eight days.
The statements come at a time of caution in international markets. Oil Brent rose 0.8% and reached $95 per barrel after the announcement of a total blockade in the Ormuz of Ormuz by the USA. Previous Negociações in Islamabad did not advance over the weekend. Trump told ABC he does not intend to extend the truce and is looking forward to “two incredible days” focusing on reconstruction.
Statements from Trump about the conflict
Trump harshly criticized NATO during interviews. Ele called the alliance a “paper tiger” and repeated the intention to reduce US involvement in the group. Países and Espanha have already limited the use of airspace and bases for conflict-related operations. A meeting with the NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, on April 8 did not result in further support.
The president also mentioned Pope Leão Ele classified Irã possession of a nuclear weapon as unacceptable. The US-born pope has publicly called for peace.
- Trump said the war is “close to ending”
- Vance highlighted high-level negotiations after 49 years
- Iran offered to halt its nuclear program for five years, proposal rejected
Blocking Estreito of Ormuz and economic impacts
Estados Unidos imposed a double block on Estreito of Ormuz. Analistas see the measure as an action with practical limitations. Irã already partially controls the region. The move affected Iranian maritime trade and influenced oil prices.
European and Asian markets showed partial recovery. The MSCI Ásia-Pacific ex-Japan index rose 1.5%. Nikkei and Hang Seng advanced 1.2% each. Brent had fallen to $93 per barrel the previous day after Trump declared.
Tensions with Líbano and action of Hezbolá
Hezbollah has launched around 25 rockets north of Israel since early Wednesday morning. The Israeli Exército intercepted half of the projectiles. One person was slightly injured. Sirenes were activated in the region.
Israel and Líbano held a new negotiation meeting, after a previous meeting on Washington. Hezbolá did not participate in the talks. The group rejected dialogues without internal consensus. The conflict in Líbano has caused more than 2,000 deaths and displaced more than 1 million people since March.
Iranian position and prospects for dialogue
Irã indicated a willingness for a quick agreement according to statements from Trump. Negociações face-to-face meetings can resume in two days. Vance described the conversations as the highest level in 49 years. The US rejected Iran’s proposal for a five-year nuclear pause as too short.
The vice president reinforced that the US would help Irã economically if the country abandoned nuclear weapons. Fontes indicate that the current focus is diplomatic, but the naval blockade remains in force.
Context of the conflict that started in February
Joint attacks by Estados Unidos and Israel against Irã began on February 28, 2026. The operation targeted Iranian officials, commanders, and facilities. A two-week truce was agreed on April 7. The eighth day of the break is taking place with persistent tensions in the region.
Related actions involve Líbano and Hezbolá. Israel continues operations in Lebanese territory. The total number of victims in the conflict does not yet have a consolidated balance released by independent official sources.
