Barclays: If the situation continues until the end of April, Brent crude oil forward prices in 2026 could be repriced to $100 per barrel.

1. Claims Iran Dares Not Admit to Negotiations, US Has Won Too Well in Iran —In a speech, Trump insisted that negotiations were underway with Iran, stating that "Iran desperately wants a deal, but is afraid to say it openly." Trump claimed this was because its leaders were "afraid of being killed by their own people, and afraid of being killed by the United States." He also stated that the US had "won too decisively" in Iran. 2. White House: Trump Will Take More Harsh Action If Iran Refuses to Admit Defeat —White House Press Secretary Levitt stated that if Iran cannot accept the reality of being defeated, Trump will take more harsh action. Iran is willing to engage in dialogue, and Trump is prepared to participate. (Regarding the 82nd Airborne Division) Trump prefers to have options. 3. Urges Iran to Negotiate Quickly to Avoid "Too Late" —Trump tweeted that Iranian negotiators are very different and "strange." They "pleaded" with us to reach an agreement, which is what they should be doing, but they have openly stated that they are only "considering our proposals." They had better get serious as soon as possible, lest it be too late, because once things reach that point, there will be no turning back. 4. Accusing Democrats of Trying to Create Internal Chaos —Trump: The hateful Democrats are trying to create internal chaos to cover up our great military achievements in Iran. They hate to see our decisive and thorough victories, but the American public sees what's happening. 5. Blaming Democrats for Airport Chaos —Trump: The current chaos at the airports is the fault of the Democrats. They want our country to perform poorly. They want our country to fail. They undermined signed legislation because they want to take care of criminals who illegally entered our country, not American citizens. I may call in the National Guard to provide more assistance. 6. Complaining about NATO's Inaction on Iran—Trump: NATO countries have done absolutely nothing for Iran. The United States doesn't need any help from NATO, but "never forget" this very important moment. 7. Proposed Recruitment of Silicon Valley "Dream Team" to the Technology Advisory Council —According to the Wall Street Journal: Trump plans to appoint Zuckerberg, Huang, Ellison, and Google co-founder Brin to his Technology Advisory Council. The council will provide opinions on the government's artificial intelligence policy and other issues. AI and cryptocurrency czar David Sachs and technology advisor Michael Kratsios will co-chair the event. 8. Reportedly, Trump watches daily video briefings on the strikes against Iran. —According to NBC News: US officials say Trump receives daily briefings and watches video footage of the largest and most successful strikes against Iranian targets in the past 48 hours. Some of Trump's allies are concerned that he may not have a full understanding of the war. 9. Trump to miss the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) for the first time in 10 years. —According to US sources on the 25th, Trump will miss the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) for the first time in 10 years. Vice President Vance is also not currently on the conference's speaker list. 10. Informs staff of his desire to end the war with Iran quickly. —Recently, Trump told his staff that he wanted to avoid a protracted war with Iran and hoped to end the conflict within the next few weeks. An informed source revealed that Trump told a colleague that the war was distracting him and preventing him from focusing on other priorities. 11. Israeli Prime Minister's Call for Iranian "Uprising" Rejected by Trump —According to US media reports, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu last week hoped to call on Iranians to take to the streets to protest the government, but Trump told him that doing so was too risky. The report states that while the US and Israel agree on most military objectives in a war, they differ on the issue of regime change in Iran and the acceptable level of chaos and bloodshed for achieving it.

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