Iran-Israel war Highlights: Trump says Iran 'wants to make a deal', but Islamic Republic denies any talks
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- The article reports on U.S.-Iran tensions regarding the Strait of Hormuz, including Trump's delayed military threat, Iranian denials of negotiations, and regional energy concerns. It also notes India-flagged ships transiting the Strait and statements from Israeli and Iranian officials.
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“U.S. President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Monday (March 23, 2026), saying the U.S. will hold off striking Iranian power plants for five more days.”
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— No evidence found in archive to confirm or refute claims about Trump's actions regarding Iran and Strait of Hormuz.
“Mr. Trump said U.S. envoys have been holding talks with a 'respected' Iranian leader, and Iran wants 'to make a deal.'”
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— No evidence found in archive to verify negotiations between U.S. envoys and Iranian leaders.
“Iranian officials denied any such negotiations, and declared that the American leader had backed down 'following Iran’s firm warning.'”
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— No evidence found in archive to confirm Iranian denials or Trump's alleged retreat from threats.
“Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday (March 23, 2026) that he spoke with Mr. Trump, saying that the U.S. President believed U.S.-Israeli military gains in Iran could be converted into a negotiated agreement that protects Israel’s interests.”
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— No evidence found in archive to verify Netanyahu's report about Trump's views on military actions in Iran.
“Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei indicated that messages had been received from 'some friendly countries indicating a U.S. request for negotiations aimed at ending the war,' according to the official IRNA news agency.”
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— No evidence found in archive to confirm Baqaei's statements about messages from friendly countries.
“On a day of whiplash announcements, Iran’s neighbors breathed a sigh of relief after Mr. Trump stepped back from the brink over his threat to target Iranian power infrastructure.”
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— No evidence found in archive to verify claims about neighbors' relief or Trump's abandonment of plans.
“Tehran had threatened to deploy naval mines in the Gulf and target power plants and water infrastructure across the region in retaliation -- threatening to ramp up an energy crisis of already historic proportions.”
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— No evidence found in archive to confirm Iran's threats regarding naval mines and infrastructure targeting.
“Meanwhile, two India-flagged LPG carriers, Jag Vasant and Pine gas, have transited through the Strait of Hormuz Monday (March 23, 2026) evening, according to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.”
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— No evidence found in archive to verify the transit of India-flagged ships through Strait of Hormuz.