No deal announced after Trump meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran
BBC Middle East reports US President Donald Trump made no announcement on a 'final determination' on Iran after meeting his advisers, though US and Iranian officials confirmed they had agreed on a framework of a deal.
BBC Middle East reports that US President Donald Trump made no announcement on Iran after meeting senior advisers at the White House, despite expectations of a 'final determination'. The meeting reportedly included Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and National Security Adviser Mike Waltz.
US and Iranian officials told the BBC they had agreed on a framework for extending the ceasefire, with final approval contingent on Trump's and Iran's leadership signatures. The framework text reportedly includes uranium enrichment ceilings, Hormuz transit fees and gradual release of frozen Iranian assets. The US Senate's War Powers Resolution vote is scheduled for Monday.
Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan project Brent crude in a $90-99 range, while the Iran Revolutionary Guards spokesperson said any outcome 'will be assessed in the field'. This article gives equal weight to Trump's statements and both sides' positions and does not constitute investment or political advice.
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