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  • Published: Mon Mar 23, 2026, 7:14 AM

Trump announces pause in military strikes on Iran power plants; Tehran denies reports of talks

By:Supreeta BalasubramanianPoojaraj Maniyeri
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Key Events

Summary

  • UAE defence forces deal with 7 ballistic missiles, 16 drones on March 23.
  • Trump announces US will pause military strikes on Iran power plants for 5 days
  • US President said conducting talks with Tehran about 'a complete and total resolution of hostilities in the Middle East'
  • Trump said there are 15 points of agreement between US, Iran
  • The US President said Tehran agreed to a demand for nuclear dust and to no nuclear weapon
  • Trump said 'very serious form of regime change' in Iran — 'maybe joint leadership'
  • Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf denied reports of negotiations with US
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    quote    Iranian people demand complete and remorseful punishment of the aggressors.

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