The United States and Iran are sending conflicting signals about talks between the two nations.
– Read also: Middle East War: Is Trump willing to sacrifice midterm elections to make history? – Read also: Middle East War: Iran rejects Trump’s new ultimatum – Read also: Increase in oil exports from the Iranian Kharg oil field, despite the war – Donald Trump claims negotiations are ongoing, while Tehran remains more ambiguous on the matter. – This situation likely stems from the fact that the United States has shown the most interest in current discussions to end the conflict, according to analyst and political science doctoral candidate at Sciences Po Paris, Georges Mercier. – “The United States is playing its role on the world stage in a certain way. We had an empire that presented itself as a force for stability and launched a military operation that [has created] real chaos in energy markets. And we haven’t really felt that yet, but if the war continues, we will have a major energy shock,” explained the expert in an interview with LCN. – Multiple Asian countries are already experiencing supply disruptions due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Some nations are rationing gasoline while others are facing shortages. – “We are asking the population to save every drop of gas. This just goes to show how serious the situation could become,” mentioned Georges Mercier. – “The president has ordered an end to this conflict to maintain the standing, in plain English, of Americans on the international stage,” he added. – To watch the full interview, watch the video above.
