Trump Says Iran, Israel Eye Immediate Ceasefire as Brent Jumps 4.8%
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Updated · Forbes · Jun 8
Trump Says Iran, Israel Eye Immediate Ceasefire as Brent Jumps 4.8%
3 articles · Updated · Forbes · Jun 8
Summary
Trump said early Monday that Iran and Israel are prepared to agree to an immediate ceasefire, though he gave no timetable and said talks could still be derailed by “ignorance or stupidity.”
The push followed the sharpest Iran-Israel flare-up since April: Iran fired missiles at Israel over Israeli strikes on Lebanon, and Israel then hit military targets in western and central Iran before striking a petrochemical site.
Trump had already urged both sides to stop after the first Iranian salvo, telling Netanyahu by phone not to retaliate and saying the exchange should end with both countries returning to negotiations.
Brent crude climbed to $97.58 a barrel, up more than 4.8% from Friday’s close, underscoring how quickly the renewed cross-border strikes rattled energy markets.
With both sides ignoring U.S. calls for a ceasefire, is a full-scale regional war now inevitable?
Can a deeply hostile Middle East, scarred by the 'Iran war', ever find a path back to diplomatic stability?
As Iran controls the world's oil chokepoint, what happens to the global economy when the Strait of Hormuz closes?
Iran-Israel War June 2026: Ceasefire on the Brink, U.S. Strikes, and Worldwide Energy Shock
Overview
In June 2026, Israel launched airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities in response to Iran’s accelerated uranium enrichment and lack of transparency, causing significant damage and setting back Iran’s nuclear program by at least two years. Iran quickly retaliated with ballistic missiles and drones targeting Israeli military bases and infrastructure, leading to several days of escalating attacks between both sides. This intense exchange resulted in widespread destruction and casualties, prompting urgent international intervention and a fragile ceasefire. The crisis highlighted deep-rooted tensions and demonstrated how rapid escalation can trigger severe regional and global consequences.