Trump Signals Ceasefire in Iran Conflict Amid Threats

Washington, DC - President Donald Trump signaled a potential shift toward seeking a ceasefire in the ongoing US-led conflict with Iran on Monday, stating he would prefer to seize the country's oil reserves but would prioritize bringing American troops home in line with public sentiment. Speaking to reporters at the White House Easter Egg Roll event, Trump reiterated threats of airstrikes on Iranian power plants and bridges if Tehran fails to reach an acceptable agreement by the end of Tuesday, local time.

The remarks came as the war, now in its sixth week, has drawn widespread domestic opposition to further escalation. Trump acknowledged that a ground operation to capture oil fields would likely face resistance at home, citing polls indicating strong public support for ending the conflict. "If I had my choice, what would I like to do? Take the oil because it's there for the taking, there's not a thing they can do about it," Trump said. "Unfortunately, the American people would like to see us come home. If it were up to me, I'd take the oil, I'd keep the oil, and we'd make plenty of money."

He described Americans opposing deeper involvement as misguided and pointed to a recent...