Trump's Iran Diplomacy and Delayed Strikes Lead to Market Rebound
President Trump continues to balance diplomacy and force in the Iran War, making statements about a 'valuable gift' from Iran, delaying strikes on Iran's infrastructure which led to Asian equities rebounding, and engaging in extensive back-channel diplomacy that influenced his policy shifts, including a call with PM Modi and China's Wang Yi pushing Iran to talk with the US, while the US and Iran remain at odds over truce talks.
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Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran
America may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal.
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