"US president Donald Trump has predicted the war in the Middle East could be over soon, even as Iran's hardliners staged a show of loyalty to new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei in a sign that it was not prepared to back down any time soon. The conflicting signals sent markets on a rollercoaster, with oil prices surging and stock markets nosediving before swinging in the other direction after Trump's comments and reports of a possible ease in sanctions on Russian energy."
"Khamenei (56), a Shia cleric with a power base among the security forces and their vast business empire, has been declared unacceptable by Trump, who has demanded Iran's unconditional surrender. Trump told NBC News that Iran's leaders made a 'big mistake' by elevating Khamenei, but predicted the war could be over before the timeline of four to five weeks he had ear"
The Middle East conflict continues to create significant economic and political uncertainty. Trump predicts the war could end soon, yet Iran's hardline leadership under new supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei demonstrates resolve to resist. Oil and gas prices fluctuate dramatically in response to conflicting signals from political developments and potential sanctions changes. The conflict impacts European energy independence, Irish government stability, and household costs including electricity prices. Economic experts warn of additional ECB rate increases. Governments prepare evacuation measures while the situation remains unpredictable, with Trump demanding Iran's unconditional surrender while lacking a clear post-conflict strategy.
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