- April 8, 2026
Trump says Iran ready for stability, calls it a big day for world peac
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Donald Trump claimed a “big day for World Peace” in a Truth Social post, saying Iran wants stability and reconstruction after tensions.
Donald Trump speaks with reporters (Photo: AP)
US President Donald Trump has suggested that the Middle East could be entering a transformative phase following the announcement of a temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran, highlighting economic recovery and stability as possible outcomes.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “A big day for World Peace! Iran wants it to happen, they’ve had enough! Likewise, so has everyone else!”
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He added that Washington would play a role in ensuring stability in the region’s critical energy corridor, stating, “The United States of America will be helping with the traffic buildup in the Strait of Hormuz. There will be lots of positive action! Big money will be made.”
Trump also pointed to reconstruction efforts in Iran as part of the broader outlook.
“Iran can start the reconstruction process. We’ll be loading up with supplies of all kinds, and just ‘hangin’ around’ in order to make sure that everything goes well. I feel confident that it will,” he said.
Framing the development as part of a wider global trend, Trump added, “Just like we are experiencing in the US, this could be the Golden Age of the Middle East!!!”
CEASEFIRE AGREED JUST BEFORE DEADLINE
The ceasefire agreement was reached less than an hour before Trump’s deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime passage through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply moves.
Both Washington and Tehran presented the outcome as a strategic victory after more than a month of conflict that began on February 28.
Trump described the agreement as a “total and complete victory” for the United States.
Iran also characterised the development as a success.
A statement from the Iranian Supreme National Security Council said the country had inflicted a “historic and crushing defeat” on its adversaries.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that ships would be allowed safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks, signalling a temporary easing of tensions that had disrupted global energy markets.
TALKS EXPECTED AS MARKETS REACT
Iran has agreed to enter talks with Washington beginning Friday in Pakistan, aimed at charting a path toward ending the conflict.
Meanwhile, markets reacted sharply to the ceasefire announcement, with oil prices falling more than 17 per cent after rising significantly during the hostilities.
Stock markets in Asia also recorded gains in early trading on Wednesday, reflecting expectations of reduced supply disruptions.
Trump indicated that negotiations were progressing, saying the United States was “very far along” in discussions over a long-term agreement, based on a 10-point proposal submitted by Iran.
However, Iran’s publicly released positions include demands for lifting longstanding US sanctions, recognition of its authority over the Strait of Hormuz and acceptance of its uranium enrichment programme, key issues that remain unresolved.
Trump said the nuclear issue would be addressed as part of any deal, telling AFP that uranium would be “perfectly taken care of,” without providing further details.
STRIKES CONTINUED BEFORE TRUCE TOOK EFFECT
AFP reported that the United States and Israel conducted strikes on infrastructure shortly before the ceasefire deadline, targeting railways and bridges that Israeli officials said were linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the ceasefire does not extend to Lebanon, where hostilities involving Iran-backed Hezbollah have resulted in significant casualties, according to Lebanese authorities.
Iran has also carried out drone and missile attacks on Gulf countries hosting US military facilities, according to AFP, contributing to regional instability during the conflict.
Civilian casualties were reported in Iraq after a projectile struck a residential home, killing two people, including a child, AFP reported.
Iran has insisted on retaining its uranium enrichment programme, while the United States has demanded assurances that Tehran is not pursuing nuclear weapons, a claim not backed by the UN nuclear watchdog, AFP reported.
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