‘Relief but no relief’: US-Iran mixed signals keep world on edge despite slight market gains

U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed strikes on Iran’s power plants by five days, claiming “very strong talks” are underway — but Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has dismissed the claim as “fake,” denying any negotiations. With Benjamin Netanyahu also not confirming talks, global confusion has deepened. Even as markets rallied, the conflict escalated with fresh strikes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned of long-term global and economic impacts. From oil pressures to market volatility, India and the world now face a “relief but no relief” situation.