Huatai Futures: Trump expresses willingness to end military actions against Iran, silver prices remain relatively strong

Geopolitical signals of de-escalation are being released again: U.S. President Donald Trump said he is willing to end military action against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. U.S. Defense Minister Hegsethyth said the United States’ current “top priority” is to seek an agreement to end the war with Iran. On the Iranian side, Iranian President Pezeshkzyan said Iran is willing to end the war, but only on the condition that its demands are met—especially assurances that it will no longer be subjected to aggression. Foreign Minister Aragzy said the current situation is “not negotiations,” but rather the exchange of information through direct channels or “regional friends.” Iran is still receiving messages from the U.S. representative Wittekov, but this does not mean that negotiations have started; the relevant exchanges are mainly “warnings or exchanges of views.” He noted that Iran is not currently holding negotiations with any specific party. Aragzy emphasized that Iran has made no response to the 15 proposals put forward by the U.S., nor has it made any proposals or conditions. At present, as risk sentiment rebounds, silver prices are slightly stronger relative to gold. Silver’s own logic is similar to gold’s, and prices are expected to maintain a choppy, slightly strong pattern. (Huatai Futures)