I mean, they'd still rise either way. It would also be very cynical policy from the administration and certainly not increase its diplomatic standing and reputation if they pretended that negotiations are going well just for the markets to then strike.
Oh, I wouldn't be surprised if they continued to make statements that are far detached from reality, only to cast blame on the Iranians for any "failure" of the "talks". That way, Trump can try to claim a casus belli to the international community.
I don't know. It's possible. The U.S. certainly got the stocks to rise, and gas and oil prices have dropped a bit.
Well, Iran has started shooting ships again. So far the US has done nothing. Rather encourages Iran, doesn't it?
We'll see.
Reuters is reporting that Iran is broadcasting this VHF message: "Attention all ships, regarding the failure of the U.S. government to fulfil its commitment in the negotiation, Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz completely closed again. No vessel of any type or nationality is allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.”
One ship is saying that some cargo containers were damaged. Doesn't say what the damage was. Bullet holes or missile.
