Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:13am on 24 Mar 2026,Tuesday International
Amid the ongoing US–Iran conflict, Donald Trump suggested the Strait of Hormuz could be “jointly controlled” by the US and Iran’s leadership, including the “Ayatollah,” if talks succeed. He also announced a five-day pause on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure following what he described as “productive conversations.” However, Iran denied any direct or indirect communication. The conflict, triggered by US-Israeli strikes on February 28, has killed over 2,000 people and severely disrupted global energy flows. Markets reacted positively to Trump’s remarks, with oil prices falling and equities rising, though uncertainty persists amid ongoing military exchanges and unclear diplomatic progress.
