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Iran Denies it Wants Truce; Trump Presses Allies on Hormuz | Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
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Summary
The episode centered on the third week of the US-Israeli war on Iran, with the main market and geopolitical focus on the Strait of Hormuz. The host said the president is pressing about seven countries to help secure shipping, while Iran denied it wants ceasefire talks and continued drone and missile attacks across the Persian Gulf, including near Dubai and the UAE’s Fujairah port. The broadcast said the waterway remains effectively closed and that at least 3,750 people have died, according to figures cited from governments and non-governmental organizations.
The host also emphasized how unclear the president’s endgame looks to allies and adversaries. A Bloomberg reporter said European counterparts pressed him on his objectives, but he would only say he wants the conflict to end soon. The segment said the White House has signaled the war could last several more weeks, which has helped push oil higher, though the Energy Secretary argued the pain would be short-lived and followed by a rebound in supplies.
The show also noted political reaction in Washington, with Democrats criticizing the absence of a plan and Republicans backing the strategy of preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon. Outside the war, the program touched on airline pressure over the shutdown, weather disruptions, and major market news, including futures, oil, and a possible UniCredit takeover offer for Commerzbank.
Key takeaways
- The host said the president is demanding that about seven countries help protect the Strait of Hormuz because it is where they get their energy.
- Iran’s foreign minister denied ceasefire talks and said Tehran is ready to defend itself as long as it takes.
- Bloomberg’s report said European allies were pressed on the president’s objectives, but no one has offered help so far.
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the conflict could end in the next few weeks and that higher gasoline prices are only short-term pain.
- Adam Smith said the administration does not seem to have a plan, while Mike Lawler said stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon is paramount.
Notable quotes
“President Trump is demanding other countries join American efforts to defend the Straight of Hormuz”
“No, we never asked for a ceasefire and we have never asked even for negotiation”
“I'm demanding that these countries come in and protect their own territory because it is their territory”
“This war is continuing. The cost is incredibly high. The president doesn't seem to have a plan”
How the episode opens
Bloomberg Audio Studios podcasts radio news. — Good morning. I'm Karen Moscow — And I'm John Tucker. Here are the stories we're following today. — Well, John, the USIsraeli war on Iran is now in its third week. According to figures from governments and non-governmental organizations, at least 3,750 people have died. President Trump is demanding other countries join American efforts to defend the Straight of Hormuz. The president says the US is in talks with about seven countries to help ships pass safely through the waterway. And here's what he told her reporters on Air Force One.
Well, I'm demanding that these countries come in and protect their own territory because it is their territory. is is the place from which they get their energy and they should come and they should help us protect it. — And the president also said Cuba wants to make a deal with the US, but that he wants to finish the war in Iran before turning to the island nation.
And President Trump says he could delay his planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping if Beijing does not help unblock the straight of Hormuz. His comments came in an interview with the Financial Times. Trump also told EFT that NATO sees a very bad future if US allies fail to assist.
Well, John, President Trump says Iran is ready to make a deal to end the war, but the US wants better terms. Iran is denying it wants ceasefire talks, launching fresh attacks across the Persian Gulf, including the key port of Fuji in the United Arab Emirates. That's the only outlet for the country that bypasses the straight of Hormuz. and Iranian foreign minister Abbas Argachi spoke yesterday on CBS's Face the Nation.
No, we never asked for a ceasefire and we have never asked even for negotiation.
From the episode’s captions: roughly the first two minutes, lightly cleaned. Keep watching on YouTube →
Topics
- iran truce talks
- middle east attacks
- trump foreign policy
- u.s.-israel war
- cuba sanctions
Companies and tickers mentioned
- Emirates
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