Breaking! Iran: Conditions for ending the war are being formulated! New developments revealed in the U.S. aircraft carrier!

New developments in the situation in Iran!

According to China Central Television (CCTV), a spokesperson for the Iranian armed forces stated on the 27th local time that Iran is formulating conditions for ending the war. The spokesperson warned the United States and Israel that Iran possesses strong military power and a decisive advantage on the battlefield, capable of determining 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, which houses U.S. military personnel, resulting in 10 American service members being injured and multiple U.S. air refueling aircraft being damaged.

U.S. media reported on the 27th that the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS 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 more weeks. German Chancellor Merz stated on the 27th that the actions being taken by the U.S. are not aimed at de-escalating the situation or seeking peaceful solutions, but rather at massively escalating the conflict, with uncertain outcomes.

It is noteworthy that on Friday, the U.S. bond market also faced a sell-off, indicating that investors expect the Federal Reserve to adopt a more hawkish stance on interest rates. Bettors on the betting platform Polymarket believe there is a 25% chance that the Federal Reserve will raise rates later this year and a 40% chance that there will be no rate cuts in 2026.

Iranian Armed Forces: Formulating Conditions for Ending the War

The spokesperson for the Iranian armed forces stated on the 27th local time that Iran is formulating conditions for ending the war. The spokesperson warned the United States and Israel that Iran possesses strong military power and a decisive advantage on the battlefield, capable of determining 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 Iran’s armed forces and its people in actual combat, advising them to face the facts and return to rationality in a timely manner.

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

Two U.S. officials stated that the attack resulted in injuries to several U.S. service members, but currently all the injured are not in life-threatening condition. In addition, at least one U.S. aircraft was damaged in 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.

So far, at least 303 U.S. service members have been injured in military operations against Iran, with 10 sustaining serious injuries.

On the evening of the 27th local time, the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Aerospace Force, Mousavi, stated that the attacks by the U.S. and Israel on multiple Iranian infrastructures that day were “provocative acts and playing with fire.”

Mousavi claimed that under the current situation, 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, Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif 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.”

Zarif pointed out that Israel attacked Iran’s two largest steel mills, a power plant, and civilian nuclear facilities, stating that these actions were coordinated with the U.S. according to Israeli claims.

He stated that this attack is inconsistent with U.S. President Trump’s earlier claim of “pausing strikes against Iranian energy facilities,” reiterating Iran’s firm stance on safeguarding its national security and interests.

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

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

Before departing for home on the same day, Rubio told the media that he expects military actions against Iran to conclude at the appropriate time, stating, “We are talking about weeks, not months.” According to a social media post by a reporter from Axios, Rubio informed his G7 colleagues that the conflict would continue for “2 to 4 weeks.”

Rubio stated that the U.S. can still achieve its military objectives against Iran, including destroying Iran’s missile and drone capabilities, without deploying ground troops. He also mentioned that the U.S. has recently added thousands of troops to the Middle East to provide options for President Trump to respond to unexpected situations, without elaborating on this further.

According to CNN on the 27th, the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Bush is expected to be deployed to the Middle East or nearby areas. The report cites sources saying that the USS Bush will head to areas within the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility, including the Middle East.

It remains unclear whether the USS Bush will join or replace the naval forces already participating in operations against Iran in the region.

Despite President Trump’s claims of negotiating with Iran, he has also been considering various military options that could lead to escalated conflict.

On the 27th local time, German Chancellor Merz stated that the actions the U.S. is currently taking are not aimed at de-escalating the situation or seeking peaceful solutions, but rather at massively escalating the conflict, with unpredictable outcomes. Merz stated that these escalations pose threats not only to those directly affected but also to everyone, including Germans.

Merz also questioned the war objectives of the U.S. and Israel in Iran, believing that their goal of regime change in Iran is unattainable. Merz asked, “Is regime change really their goal?” and expressed skepticism that they could achieve it, stating that such endeavors typically end in failure.

Merz further stated that Germany is willing to deploy armed forces to the Strait of Hormuz for mine clearance operations after the war ends.

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

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

Bettors on the Polymarket platform believe there is a 25% chance of a rate hike by the Federal Reserve later this year and a 40% chance of no rate cuts in 2026.

On Friday, due to ongoing attacks in the Middle East, concerns about the possibility of the war with Iran continuing into April or even longer intensified, leading to further increases in oil prices. Brent crude futures traded above $106 per barrel; West Texas Intermediate crude futures surpassed $100, rising more than 7%. Investors are closely monitoring the increasingly severe economic impact of shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

On the same day, not only did the U.S. stock market experience a plunge, but the bond market also faced a sell-off, indicating that investors expect the Federal Reserve to adopt a more hawkish stance on interest rates, driven by concerns that rising oil prices could push inflation higher.

According to Yahoo Finance, President Trump’s delay of strikes against Iranian energy facilities has not alleviated investor anxiety, and contrary to bond price movements, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury surged to 4.46%, marking the highest level since July.

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

The yield on the two-year U.S. Treasury rose to 4% on Friday, indicating a similar trend. U.S. Bank economist Aditya Bhave noted that the yield diverged from oil price movements.

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