The Latest: Trump says Iran ‘wants to make a deal’ but the Islamic Republic denies any talks

March 23, 2026
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President Donald Trump has paused military pressure on Iran by extending his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and delaying strikes on Iranian power plants for another five days

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