US Drafts Plan to End Iran War; Stocks Rise, Oil Slips | Horizons Middle East & Africa 3/25/2026
Original Report
The US has drafted a 15-point plan intended to help bring the war with Iran to a close, according to people familiar with the matter, highlighting the intensifying urgency within the Trump...
The US has drafted a 15-point plan intended to help bring the war with Iran to a close, according to people familiar with the matter, highlighting the intensifying urgency within the Trump administration to resolve the conflict. President Donald Trump has been pushing talks with Tehran, but those efforts have been clouded by uncertainty over the structure of negotiations and the Iranian participants. The plan was delivered to Iran via Pakistan, but details remain unclear. Also on the show: Equities rally, oil drops as US diplomatic efforts fueled cautious optimism that the Middle East conflict may begin to ease. Guests include: Angelina Lai, St. James's Place, CIO Asia & Middle East; David Wood, International Crisis Group, Senior Analyst (Source: Bloomberg)
Glass House Analysis
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