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Trump Optimistic on Iran War Deal, Oil Prices Drop

Global News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Published
April 17, 2026
Last updated
Apr 17, 2026

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President Trump expresses optimism about ending the Iran war, aiming for a deal this weekend. A ten-day truce between Israel and Lebanon is underway, with Pakistan acting as mediator. Oil prices drop amid deal buzz, and Asian stocks near pre-war highs. Nuclear talks face challenges, with US seeking twenty years of no activity and Iran offering three to five. The Strait of Hormuz remains mostly shut, impacting global outlooks. All eyes on whether this fragile pause holds, potentially shifting the