On March 6, US President Trump stated that the United States would not end the war with Iran through negotiations and demanded Iran's "unconditional surrender." Trump claimed on social media that no agreement would be reached unless Iran surrendered, and that the United States and its allies would choose a new Iranian leader.
The report states that the White House's statement is seen as a possible preparation for a protracted conflict, given the ongoing airstrikes by the United States and Israel against Iran. Iran, however, denies reports of contacting the United States through intelligence channels to seek a ceasefire and states that it will continue to oppose the US military presence in the Middle East.
The escalating conflict has already impacted global markets. Brent crude oil prices rose to a near two-year high due to concerns about energy supply, market anxieties about rising inflation intensified, global bonds experienced a sell-off, and the US dollar recorded its largest weekly gain since 2024.
