U.S. stock futures rise as hopes of easing tensions in Iran boost market sentiment.

US stock index futures rose, boosted by hopes of easing tensions in Iran. Iran's official news agency reported that the Iranian president is willing to end the conflict, while US President Trump stated that he expects the US will end the war with Iran in the next two to three weeks. S&P 500 index futures rose by 0.3%, while Nasdaq 100 index futures rose by 0.5%.