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Trump's 48-Hour Ultimatum to Iran
👉 Will the Strait Not Be Opened, or Will There Be a Deal? Markets on Alert
US President Donald Trump renewed his harsh warning to Iran. In a statement made on Saturday via Truth Social, he demanded the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz or a comprehensive deal. Otherwise, he threatened "all hell will reign down." Trump made it clear that he keeps the option on the table of striking Iran's power plants, bridges, and critical infrastructure, even seizing oil facilities.
The 48-hour period is about to expire. The last 48 hours of Trump's original 10-day deadline end on Monday (April 6). In his latest statement to Fox News, the President said:
- “A deal with Iran is possible by tomorrow (Monday).”
- “The war has already been won in Iran. They can't do anything significant now.”
- “If there is no deal, we will strike everything.”
These statements indicate that Trump believes talks with Iran are progressing “productively,” but that Iran has not yet made enough concessions.
Critical development tomorrow: President Trump will hold a press conference with the US Army in the White House Oval Office on Monday at 1:00 PM ET (8:00 PM Turkish time). The meeting will address the latest status of military operations and possible actions against Iran. Markets interpret this statement as Trump anticipating that the strait will not be opened soon and preparing for harsher measures.
Market impact clear:
With the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have risen by up to 11% in the last 24 hours. The decrease in strait traffic is triggering a global supply contraction. Analysts state that in the event of a possible US intervention or new attacks, oil prices will rise even further, which could put pressure on stock and crypto markets.
Trump has not been mentioning the stock market as frequently lately. This situation is being interpreted by some investors as similar to signals seen "before the sharp declines in the previous quarter."
In summary:
The last 24 hours could be a turning point for the Iran crisis. Trump is optimistic about an agreement but is clearly sending the message that "time is running out." Tomorrow's press conference and the 48-hour period ending Monday evening will be decisive for both geopolitical and financial markets.
I am closely following developments.
Stay tuned to Gate Square for the most up-to-date and accurate analyses.
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There are serious allegations and statements that some ships are being charged fees for passage, amounting to approximately $2 million.
Iran presents these fees as "security costs" and "sovereignty rights."
Some analyses suggest that these fees are linked to compensation for war damages, but this has not been explicitly and officially confirmed as a condition.
The recent developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz have created an extremely critical turning point in terms of global energy balances. Iran's use of its military and geopolitical power in the region to establish control over maritime traffic is not only a regional move but also a strategic message to the international trade order.
Recent allegations indicate that Iran is linking passage through the strait to certain financial obligations. While this may not be expressed as a classic demand for war reparations, it is considered an indirect reflection of the economic and security costs created by the war on international maritime trade.
While Iran attempts to legitimize this approach with an emphasis on sovereignty, it creates a controversial ground in terms of international law. This is because the Strait of Hormuz is a crucial part of the global energy supply. It is a vital transit point carrying a portion of the energy sector, and such unilateral actions lead to serious fluctuations in the markets.
The resulting situation directly affects not only energy prices but also global supply chains. Therefore, the issue has gone beyond being a regional crisis and has transformed into a multi-dimensional development threatening global economic stability.
In conclusion, Iran's strategy for controlling the Strait of Hormuz stands out as a new generation geopolitical tool that includes economic and political pressure elements beyond the classic use of military force.
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