Escalation vs. Negotiation in Iran; Wall Street Prices in the War

Escalation vs. Negotiation in Iran; Wall Street Prices in the War

Author: NBC News March 31, 2026 Duration: 26:44

President Trump is warning that he may target Iran’s civilian infrastructure if the U.S. and the Iranian regime can’t come to a deal soon. NBC News Foreign Correspondent Raf Sanchez breaks down where negotiations stand and shares insight from an exclusive interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Plus, Business and Data Correspondent Brian Cheung joins from the New York Stock Exchange to explain how investors are considering the potential for long-term conflict with Iran and when consumers will start to feel the broader impacts from the war.


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