US President Trump: Yesterday’s economic data was excellent.

Qalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament: The United States still holds out hope for the surrender of the Iranian nation, and mistakenly believes that they can force Iran to meet their excessive demands on the diplomatic front through continued blockade and economic pressure, while increasing military battlefield pressure and launching a new round of attacks.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf: Public opinion and economic chaos in the United States have made U.S. President Trump hesitant.

The Dow Jones Index opened up 70.71 points, or 0.14%, at 49434.59 points on May 20 (Wednesday);The S&P 500 Index opened up 22.8 points on May 20 (Wednesday) 0 points, an increase of 0.31%, to 7376.41 points;The Nasdaq Composite Index opened up 143.86 points, or 0.56%, to 26014.57 points on May 20 (Wednesday).

Qalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament: Gas prices, bond markets, bank interest rates, and inflation rates that affect the main cost of living of the American people have triggered public protests in the United States. Even many supporters of Trump believe that the U.S. war against Iran is an Israeli war and violates Trump’s campaign promises.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Qalibaf: Iran and the United States are in a "battle of wills."