President Donald Trump urged Iran on Tuesday to make a deal to end the war and avoid further costly conflict [1].

The call for diplomacy comes as a fragile cease-fire hangs in the balance, threatening to destabilize the region and disrupt global energy markets.

Speaking from the Oval Office in Washington, D.C., Trump said the U.S. does not want to kill more Iranians [1]. He said the need for a diplomatic resolution would prevent additional casualties as tensions remain high [2].

"They should do the smart thing, because we don't want to go in and kill people," Trump said [3].

The president's remarks follow a period of extreme instability. A cease-fire had been declared nearly a month ago [4], but that agreement has remained precarious. The threat of renewed hostilities has already impacted global economics, and Brent crude for July delivery jumped more than five percent [5].

Trump said the goal of the administration is to reach a formal agreement that would permanently end the current state of war [6]. He said Iran should seek a deal to ensure stability and avoid the consequences of continued military escalation [1].

"They should do the smart thing and make a deal to end the war," Trump said [7].

The U.S. continues to monitor the situation closely as the international community watches whether Tehran will respond to the invitation for a deal or if the cease-fire will collapse entirely [2].

“"They should do the smart thing, because we don't want to go in and kill people."”

This move signals a preference for a negotiated settlement over direct military intervention, though the language remains cautionary. The volatility of oil prices suggests that markets are pricing in a high risk of the cease-fire failing, which would likely escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and increase global economic instability.