Markets trade mixed as investors weigh shifting developments around US-Iran tensions and potential negotiations. Multiple reports say US President Donald Trump postpones a planned major assault on Iran after Tehran responds to a US peace proposal and as discussions continue. Traders interpret the pause as cautious relief that immediate escalation has been avoided, with some expecting movement toward an interim or broader US-Iran deal. In response, oil prices generally rise or spike early, though they later ease in some reports, reflecting changing expectations for risk in the Middle East and uncertainty over any ceasefire or follow-through on talks. Global equity performance is mixed: some outlets report stocks dip at open before stabilising, while others describe broad or partial gains in European and US markets as oil prices soften. Analysts quoted across sources suggest market reactions are linked to the perception that negotiations are closer to a deal, while other reports point to continuing concern over new attacks or strain on a potential ceasefire. Overall, investors balance reduced immediate threat against ongoing volatility in Iran-related developments and energy markets.