Key insights
- The Kremlin is monitoring contradictory statements regarding the Iran conflict. Trump claimed talks with Iran occurred and a deal is possible, while Iranian state news denied any talks. This uncertainty adds to geopolitical risk, potentially causing slight downward pressure on US equities due to increased oil price volatility and general market unease.
Investing.com -- The Kremlin said Monday that it is monitoring contradictory statements regarding the situation in Iran and expressed hope for a swift resolution to the conflict.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told state news agency TASS that officials have observed many different statements, including some that contradict each other. Russia continues to monitor the situation closely and hopes it will soon return to a peaceful course, Peskov said.
The comments come as U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that talks between the United States and Iran occurred over the past day. Trump said the two sides reached major points of agreement and suggested a deal could be completed soon to end the conflict.
Iran’s state news agencies had earlier denied that any talks with the U.S. were taking place.
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