Trump says Iran may be ready for a settlement as oil prices drop
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President Donald Trump said Iran wants to reach a deal to end the conflict with the United States, and he pointed to falling oil prices as a sign that a negotiated outcome may be within reach.
President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that Iran is seeking a settlement to end the United States' conflict with Tehran and that such an agreement "could happen." He added that oil prices have fallen sharply, dropping about $10 a barrel, which he linked to expectations that a war with Iran is unlikely.
The comments followed reports that Tehran has engaged in indirect talks with Washington and offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under strict conditions. Vice President JD Vance also expressed optimism, saying he and the president feel "pretty good about the prospects for potentially coming to a negotiated settlement" and that they will continue working toward an agreement.
Vance said a recent letter to Iran’s security chief, Mohsen Rezaei, focused on providing medical supplies and other assistance, though the White House has not disclosed further details. The remarks came amid regional tension over the possibility of renewed U.S. military action against Iran.