India, June 18 -- European stocks may open broadly lower on Wednesday, though energy stocks may rise after a spike in oil prices overnight.
Middle East tensions intensified, with reports suggesting that U.S. President Donald Trump is weighing the possibility of U.S. involvement in Israel's ongoing strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Making his stance clear. "I'm not too much in the mood to negotiate with Iran," Trump said, adding that his goal is a permanent solution: "an end, a real end, not a ceasefire."
Later, on Truth Social, Trump said that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei is an easy target but "for now" he would not act to eliminate him.
Subsequently, he posted, in all capital letters: "UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!".
Meanwhile, ...