US Media: Trump Willing to End Iran War with Hormuz Closed

March 31st — CNN reports that as Trump administration diplomatic envoys prepare to again attempt diplomacy with Iran, a key question hangs over their efforts: do the Iranian officials they’re engaging with have enough authority to reach an agreement? U.S. and Gulf officials say American officials aren’t entirely sure if the regime figures they’re talking to hold the ultimate power to sign any peace deal, let alone implement one. However, four regional sources note that amid uncertainty over who actually makes decisions in the Iranian regime, the U.S. government is still casting a wide net to find officials to engage with. One source familiar with the developments said, “Getting a quick response from Iran isn’t easy, so more time is a prerequisite for future dialogue.” U.S. and regional officials add that while face-to-face talks this week are unlikely, both sides have so far taken this dialogue opportunity seriously.

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March 31 — The Wall Street Journal reports U.S. President Trump has told aides he’s willing to end U.S. military action against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. Government officials note the decision could let Tehran keep tight control over the waterway and delay the complicated task of reopening the key shipping lane. Market reaction (per Bitget data): Brent crude briefly dropped over 3%, last trading at $104.68/bbl. Precious metals extended gains: spot gold topped $4,600/oz (up over 2% intraday), spot silver broke above $72/oz (daily gain 3.7%). U.S. stock index futures rose over 1% in the short term, with Nasdaq futures up 0.85%.