JP Morgan CEO: The Iran war will bring long-term peace to the Middle East.

Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JPMorgan Chase, said that the ongoing Iran war might bring lasting peace to the region. Dimon said at a meeting on Tuesday, "I think in the long run, a war with Iran increases the chance for peace - although in the short term the risks may be greater because we don't know the outcome." Dimon stated that a key factor is that several of the most influential players in the region - including the United States, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar - are interested in establishing lasting peace. He added, "The attitudes today are different from 20 years ago. They all want peace." Dimon linked the peace situation in the Middle East with economic interests directly, pointing out that without stability, foreign direct investment in the region would stall. Dimon said that continued investment in the Middle East requires stability to be restored. He added, "They cannot tolerate neighboring countries launching ballistic missiles at their data centers." According to the latest news, the United States has proposed a negotiation plan to Iran with "15 conditions," including Iran dismantling its current nuclear capabilities, committing not to develop nuclear weapons, and banning uranium enrichment on its soil. In exchange, Iran may receive full relief from international sanctions and U.S. support for its civilian nuclear projects. It is understood that the U.S. is considering pushing for a one-month ceasefire to further negotiate the above terms. According to informed officials, this plan has been conveyed to Iran through Pakistan, and it is not clear whether Iran will accept it as a basis for negotiations. Reports also indicate that the U.S. and a mediation group composed of Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey are discussing the possibility of high-level negotiations with Iran as early as March 26, but the proposal is currently "awaiting a response from the Iranian side." Furthermore, U.S. President Donald Trump declared on March 24 that the war with Iran has "already been won" and that Iran is ready to "make a deal." Trump made the remarks in the Oval Office of the White House, claiming that "Iran has been weakened, its regime toppled," the Iranian military has been "completely destroyed," and that "the war has been won." Trump also stated that Iran is ready to "make a deal." Trump said, "They did something incredible yesterday. They gave us a gift, a priceless gift." Trump did not specify what this "gift" was but said it was "related to oil and gas." Trump appears to be seeking serious negotiations with Iran while also keeping the option to "act at any time." Reports indicate that the U.S. is planning to deploy about 3,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East. White House press secretary Levitt said on March 24 that diplomatic efforts are underway, but the U.S. military action against Iran is still "moving full speed ahead." Iran's newly appointed top military adviser, Mohsen Rezaei, emphasized in an interview released on March 23 local time that Iran will not stop the war until it receives all compensation, all economic sanctions are lifted, and until it receives international legal guarantees that the U.S. will not interfere in Iranian affairs.