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Asian stocks rally after Trump says Middle East war will end 'very soon'

Markets rose Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the Middle East war could end within weeks and Iran signaled willingness to help bring it to a close.

Published Mar 31, 2026, 10:50 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Asian stock markets rallied Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said the Middle East war could be over in up to three weeks. His Iranian counterpart said Tehran had "the necessary will" to bring it to an end, lifting investor sentiment across the region.