According to CoinMeta, when asked by reporters about negotiations with Iran, Trump stated, "No, I don't think we are in negotiations." He added, "Something is going to happen in a certain way soon." According to The New York Times, the United States and Israel plan to carry out airstrikes after the mid-term elections, which require Trump's approval. Brent crude oil is currently trading at $112 per barrel, the highest level in five months.