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Global stock markets were mixed while oil prices rose on stalled U.S.–Iran talks, with Brent crude up about 1.4% to roughly $92.88 a barrel and US crude up about 1.3%. The dollar strengthened against the yen and euro, signaling cautious trading as investors weigh geopolitical developments and energy demand, according to AP’s report.
Jon Stewart uses The Daily Show to lampoon Donald Trump’s Iran negotiations, arguing the talks are stalled while the president touts artistry in deals, with the satire interwoven with quick takes on other pop-culture and media news.
Oil prices fell after President Trump said the U.S. would pause its naval escort through the Strait of Hormuz, tying the move to progress toward a final Iran deal. Brent crude hovered around $108.54/bbl and WTI near $100.50/bbl as markets priced in a potential resolution, while roughly 23,000 seafarers from 87 countries remained stranded in the Persian Gulf due to the Strait's shutdown.
The U.S. has dispatched a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East, signaling potential escalation with Iran as ceasefire talks appear to stall. Trump's posts on Truth Social are cited as hindering negotiations, with CNN reporting fading optimism after he claimed Iran had agreed to enrich uranium, angering Iranian counterparts and suggesting diplomacy is now fluid and uncertain.
In under 48 hours, President Trump shifted from saying Iran had “agreed to everything” and would cooperate to remove enriched uranium, to warning that without a deal the entire country would be blown up, signaling chaotic messaging as a two-week ceasefire with Iran nears expiration. He offered mixed signals about talks on CBS, Fox News, and Truth Social, while Iran stated it has no current plans to return to peace talks. White House officials clarified travel plans for a delegation to Islamabad, and Iran’s position remains uncertain as negotiations stall and the ceasefire deadline approaches.
Donald Trump attended a Miami UFC event with Marco Rubio as news broke that peace talks with Iran in Pakistan had failed; Trump greeted fans and watched the fights, and Dana White said a June bout would be added at Trump’s request, highlighting the former president’s ongoing affinity for UFC even as Iran negotiations falter and his approval ratings waver.
After US–Iran ceasefire talks in Islamabad failed to yield a deal, Trump shared a Just the News article suggesting he could out-blockade Iran over the Strait of Hormuz; Vice President JD Vance framed it as the final offer, while Pakistan urged a ceasefire and negotiations remained tense. Reports described near clashes between Iranian and US delegates, US Navy ships reportedly crossing the Strait as talks began, and Trump claiming the US is clearing underwater mines in Hormuz.
Iran has agreed to discuss its ballistic missile program and its use of proxy groups in talks with the United States, but negotiators say the discussions will still center on Iran's nuclear program. After tensions nearly derailed negotiations, the talks were shifted toward Muscat with Arab mediators urging broader topics, while the American position that those broader issues must be included remains unchanged.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman plans to present a regional initiative during his US visit, focusing on Middle East peace, including Palestinian recognition, reviving Iran-US negotiations, and promoting regional stability by fostering better relations with Iran and addressing conflicts in Yemen, Lebanon, and Iraq.
President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a dinner amid efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza and discuss Iran negotiations, with mutual praise and Netanyahu nominating Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
President Trump indicates there is a 'substantial chance' of renewed diplomatic talks with Iran, amidst various international and domestic headlines including tensions in the Middle East, political battles, and other news stories.