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Trump says US in contact with IRGC and calls on Iran to surrender

Brent crude dropped 5% and US West Texas Intermediate fell over 5% after Trump said talks with Iran would start soon.

  • Trump confirmed a backchannel on Monday, claiming Iran requested time to negotiate on shipping routes and nuclear concerns; Iranian officials disputed his timeline for talks to commence.
  • Escalating US-Iran tensions and reported attacks on commercial vessels in key Middle Eastern shipping corridors had pushed oil benchmarks up more than 20% during the previous month.
  • Brent crude dropped 5% to $83.47 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate fell over 5% to $79.47 per barrel following the announcement of called-off military action.
  • Energy sector stocks declined 2% amid the oil pullback, while travel and leisure shares advanced 2.1%; European indices rose 0.5% as Treasury yields retreated from recent highs.
  • OPEC and allied producers announced production increases beginning in September, though regional conflicts continue to limit the impact on global supply dynamics and market volatility.
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US President Donald Trump said that Iran should raise the white flag and surrender, affirming that it was not in a hurry and did not meet a specific timetable to end the war, concurrently with the 60-day deadline stipulated in the memorandum of understanding signed between Washington and Tehran, without agreement or extension. Tramp acknowledged during an interview with the Fox News network that there was a back channel for communicating with Ir…

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US President Donald Trump said that Iran would not be able to defeat the United States and called on Tehran to end the conflict on August 17, 2026

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RedState broke the news in Camarillo, United States on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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