Breaking! Iran: Conditions for Ending the War Are Being Drafted! New Developments in U.S. Aircraft Carrier Movements!

The situation in Iran has new developments!

According to CCTV news, a spokesperson for the Iranian armed forces stated on the 27th local time that Iran is formulating conditions for the end of the war. The spokesperson warned the United States and Israel that Iran possesses strong capabilities and a winning advantage on the battlefield, able to determine the final outcome of the war, and that the U.S. and Israel will be “forced” to accept this reality.

Additionally, informed officials from the U.S. and Saudi Arabia revealed that on the 27th, Iran attacked the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, where U.S. troops are stationed, resulting in 10 U.S. personnel being injured and multiple U.S. aerial refueling aircraft being damaged.

American media reported on the 27th local time that the U.S. aircraft carrier “Bush” is expected to be deployed to the Middle East or nearby areas. On the same day, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated that U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran will continue for several weeks. German Chancellor Merz stated on the 27th local time that what the U.S. is doing now is not de-escalating the situation or seeking a peaceful solution, but rather a large-scale escalation of conflict, the consequences of which are unpredictable.

It is noteworthy that on Friday, the U.S. bond market also faced sell-offs, indicating that investors expect the Federal Reserve to take a more hawkish stance on interest rates. Bettors on the betting platform Polymarket believe there is a 25% chance the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates later this year and a 40% chance of not lowering rates in 2026.

Iran Armed Forces: Formulating Conditions for Ending the War

A spokesperson for the Iranian armed forces stated on the 27th local time that Iran is formulating conditions for the end of the war. The spokesperson warned the United States and Israel that Iran possesses strong capabilities and a winning advantage on the battlefield, able to determine the final outcome of the war, and that the U.S. and Israel will be “forced” to accept this reality.

The spokesperson pointed out that the U.S. and Israel have fully recognized the strength of the Iranian armed forces and the nation in actual combat, advising them to face the facts and return to reason in a timely manner.

According to CCTV news, on March 27 local time, U.S. officials revealed that Iran launched missiles at the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, resulting in injuries to several American soldiers.

Two U.S. officials stated that the attack resulted in injuries to several U.S. personnel, but currently, none of the injured are in life-threatening condition. Additionally, at least one U.S. aircraft was damaged during the attack.

It is reported that this attack is one of Iran’s latest responses to U.S. and allied military actions. As the conflict continues to escalate, U.S. personnel and facilities in the Middle East face higher risks.

As of now, at least 303 U.S. personnel have been injured in military actions against Iran, 10 of whom have serious injuries.

On the 27th local time, Commander Mousavi of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Air and Space Force stated that the attacks on multiple Iranian infrastructures by the U.S. and Israel that day were “provocative actions that are playing with fire.”

Mousavi claimed that under the current circumstances, Iran’s response “will no longer be limited to tit-for-tat,” but did not disclose specific details.

He also warned that employees of industrial enterprises linked to the U.S. and Israel in the region should immediately evacuate their workplaces to avoid endangering their lives in subsequent actions.

On the evening of the 27th local time, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian posted on social media in response to Israel’s attacks on Iranian infrastructures including power plants and steel mills, emphasizing that Israel will pay a heavy price for “its crimes.”

Amir-Abdollahian pointed out that Israel attacked two of Iran’s largest steel mills, one power plant, and civilian nuclear facilities, and stated that, according to Israeli sources, these actions were coordinated with the U.S.

He stated that this attack contradicts former U.S. President Trump’s earlier claim of “pausing strikes on Iranian energy facilities” and reiterated Iran’s firm stance on safeguarding national security and interests.

U.S. Secretary of State: Military Action Against Iran Will Continue for Weeks

According to Xinhua news, U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated on the 27th after attending a G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in France that U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran will continue for several weeks, and there are currently no plans for a meeting regarding the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Before departing for home on the same day, Rubio told the media that military actions against Iran are expected to conclude at an appropriate time, saying, “We’re talking weeks, not months.” Additionally, according to messages from Axios reporters on social media, Rubio told G7 colleagues that the conflict will last “2 to 4 weeks.”

Rubio stated that the U.S. can still achieve its military objectives against Iran without deploying ground troops, including destroying Iran’s missile and drone capabilities. He also mentioned that the U.S. recently deployed thousands of additional troops to the Middle East to provide options for President Trump to respond to emergencies. He did not elaborate on this.

According to CNN reports on the 27th, the U.S. aircraft carrier “Bush” is expected to be deployed to the Middle East or nearby areas. The report cited sources as saying that “Bush” will head to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, including the Middle East.

It is still unclear whether the “Bush” carrier will join or replace the naval forces already participating in operations against Iran in the region.

The report stated that despite President Trump’s claims of negotiating with Iran, he has also been considering various military options that could escalate the conflict.

On the 27th local time, German Chancellor Merz stated that what the U.S. is doing now is not de-escalating the situation or seeking a peaceful solution, but rather a large-scale escalation of conflict, the consequences of which are unpredictable. Merz stated that these escalations pose threats, not only to those directly affected but also to everyone, including Germans.

Merz also questioned the war goals of the U.S. and Israel regarding Iran, believing that the goals of regime change in Iran that the U.S. and Israel seek to achieve are unattainable. Merz asked, “Is regime change really their goal?” “If so, I don’t think they can achieve it. Such things usually end in failure.”

In his speech, Merz also stated that Germany is willing to deploy armed forces to the Strait of Hormuz for mine-clearing operations after the war ends.

Will the Federal Reserve’s Next Move Be to Raise Interest Rates?

Data from the Chicago Mercantile Exchange shows that investors currently believe there is about a 20% chance of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates before the September meeting and see a zero chance of a rate cut within the next six months. A month ago, the market expected over a 90% chance of at least one rate cut before September.

Bettors on the betting platform Polymarket believe there is a 25% chance the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates later this year, and a 40% chance of not lowering rates in 2026.

On Friday, due to ongoing attacks in the Middle East, concerns increased about the possibility of the war with Iran lasting until April or even longer, leading to a further rise in oil prices. Brent crude futures traded above $106 per barrel; West Texas Intermediate crude futures exceeded $100, with an increase of over 7%. Investors are closely monitoring the increasingly severe impact of shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz on the economy.

On that day, not only did the U.S. stock market experience a plunge, but the bond market also faced sell-offs, indicating that investors expect the Federal Reserve to take a more hawkish stance on interest rates due to concerns that soaring oil prices could drive up inflation.

According to Yahoo Finance, Trump’s delay in strikes against Iranian energy facilities did not ease investors’ anxiety, as evidenced by the contrary movement in bond prices, with the yield on 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds briefly rising to 4.46%, the highest level since July.

Mike Dickson, head of research and quantitative strategies at Horizon, wrote, “After months of expecting the Federal Reserve to cut rates this year, investors are back to the old adage: ‘higher for longer.’”

The yield on two-year U.S. Treasury bonds rose to 4% on Friday, indicating a similar situation. U.S. Bank economist Aditya Bhave pointed out that this yield diverged from oil price trends.

Bhave stated that Federal Reserve Chairman Powell’s remarks after the Federal Reserve meeting earlier this month were hawkish, while Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller expressed significant concern about rising oil prices in an interview on March 20. Bhave wrote that considering the divergence between short-term rates and oil price trends after the meeting, “we believe the market is currently anticipating that the Federal Reserve’s response mechanism will become more hawkish and may expect broader commodity shocks.”