{"id":62284,"date":"2026-05-23T14:38:26","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T18:38:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/us-iran-peace-deal-imminent-as-ukraine-braces-for-oreshnik-missile-strike\/62284\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T14:38:26","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T18:38:26","slug":"us-iran-peace-deal-imminent-as-ukraine-braces-for-oreshnik-missile-strike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.stockmarketwatch.com\/stock-market-news\/us-iran-peace-deal-imminent-as-ukraine-braces-for-oreshnik-missile-strike\/62284\/","title":{"rendered":"US-Iran Peace Deal Imminent as Ukraine Braces for &#8220;Oreshnik&#8221; Missile Strike"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Key Takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>US-Iran Peace Breakthrough<\/strong>: Washington and Tehran are reportedly within <strong>24 hours<\/strong> of announcing a peace agreement to end a three-month conflict, with a draft proposal already sent to leaders for final approval.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ukraine Missile Alert<\/strong>: The <strong>US Embassy in Kyiv<\/strong> has issued an urgent security alert for a &quot;possibly big&quot; air attack, while President Zelenskyy warned of intelligence showing preparations for a strike using the <strong>Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missile<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trump\u2019s &quot;50\/50&quot; Gamble<\/strong>: President <strong>Donald Trump<\/strong> described the chances of a deal as &quot;50\/50,&quot; stating he will either sign a &quot;good&quot; deal or resume strikes to &quot;blow them to kingdom come.&quot;<\/li>\n<li><strong>Market Volatility Expected<\/strong>: Global energy markets are bracing for a potential tumble in <strong>oil prices<\/strong> if the <strong>Strait of Hormuz<\/strong> reopens, while defense contractors see renewed focus amid escalating threats in Eastern Europe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The United States and Iran are on the verge of a historic diplomatic breakthrough that could end months of direct military hostilities. According to reports from the <em>Washington Times<\/em> and <em>Axios<\/em>, a draft peace agreement has been finalized by top negotiators, including Vice President <strong>JD Vance<\/strong>, <strong>Jared Kushner<\/strong>, and Iranian Parliament Speaker <strong>Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf<\/strong>. The deal is expected to be announced within the next <strong>24 hours<\/strong>, potentially transforming a fragile six-week truce into a permanent settlement.<\/p>\n<p>President <strong>Donald Trump<\/strong> has maintained a high-stakes posture, telling reporters that he is currently reviewing the &quot;wording&quot; of the final points. While he acknowledged that the two sides are &quot;getting a lot closer,&quot; he emphasized to <em>Israel&#39;s Channel 12<\/em> that he will not sign any agreement that is not &quot;good for Israel.&quot; This comes as Israeli Prime Minister <strong>Benjamin Netanyahu<\/strong> reportedly remains &quot;highly concerned&quot; about the deal&#39;s terms and has urged the Trump administration to consider a fresh round of strikes instead of a diplomatic exit.<\/p>\n<p>In Eastern Europe, the security situation has deteriorated sharply as the <strong>US Embassy in Ukraine<\/strong> issued a red alert for a significant aerial assault. President <strong>Volodymyr Zelenskyy<\/strong> confirmed that Ukrainian intelligence, supported by US and European partners, has detected signs of a combined strike involving the <strong>Oreshnik missile<\/strong>, a nuclear-capable intermediate-range weapon. Defense giants such as Lockheed Martin (<a href=\"\/stock\/LMT\">LMT<\/a>) and Northrop Grumman (<a href=\"\/stock\/NOC\">NOC<\/a>) remain in focus as Ukraine scrambles to bolster its air defenses against this high-speed ballistic threat.<\/p>\n<p>The economic stakes of the looming Iran deal are immense, particularly for the energy sector. A finalized agreement would likely include the reopening of the <strong>Strait of Hormuz<\/strong>, a vital artery for <strong>20% of the world&#39;s oil supply<\/strong> that has been largely shuttered since February. Market analysts suggest that a successful resolution could cause oil prices to &quot;tumble,&quot; impacting major producers like ExxonMobil (<a href=\"\/stock\/XOM\">XOM<\/a>) and Chevron (<a href=\"\/stock\/CVX\">CVX<\/a>), while easing global inflationary pressures that have mounted during the blockade.<\/p>\n<p>Regional diplomacy is also reaching a fever pitch, with the <strong>Amir of Qatar<\/strong> and the <strong>Saudi Crown Prince<\/strong> holding urgent calls to coordinate de-escalation efforts. While <strong>President Erdogan<\/strong> of Turkey praised Trump\u2019s leadership in the crisis, the situation remains volatile on the ground in the West Bank, where multiple Palestinians were reportedly injured by gunfire from occupation forces today. The next 24 hours will be critical in determining whether the Middle East enters a new era of stability or returns to active warfare.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Key Takeaways US-Iran Peace Breakthrough: Washington and Tehran are reportedly within 24 hours of announcing a peace agreement to end 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