Trump Signals Iran Withdrawal, NATO Exit as Ceasefire Talks Stoke Uncertainty

Trump signaled a US exit from the Iran war pretty quickly, with the caveat that forces may return for spot hits.

He said he was absolutely considering withdrawing from NATO if European allies do not assist.

BBC

Pakistani mediators proposed a temporary ceasefire but had not received responses.

Trump framed US actions as having made Iran incapable of obtaining nuclear weapons.

The International Energy Agency warned global oil supplies would be hit twice as hard in April as March.

Trump claimed Iran had requested a ceasefire, but Iran's Foreign Ministry called it baseless and a lie.

Pakistani mediators confirmed they had proposed a temporary ceasefire with no response.

DW

US-Israeli forces killed Iran's Supreme Leader early in the campaign.

Iran retaliated by closing the Strait of Hormuz and firing missiles across the region.

The UN Security Council failed to adopt a resolution.

Global financial markets rebounded after Trump's announcement.

Analysts noted mixed messaging from Washington.

The Atlantic Council warned the campaign was a high-risk gamble.

Polling showed 27% of Americans approved of the strikes.

Businesses worldwide started feeling the impact.