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WATCH: President Trump touts ‘very strong talks’ with Iran as it denies negotiations

Trump, after postponing U.S. strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure citing new negotiations with Tehran, said on Monday that talks will continue and that there are "major points of agreement." Grouped from 16 articles across 9 sources.

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ABC NewsMar 24, 2026, 3:43 PM

WATCH: President Trump touts ‘very strong talks’ with Iran as it denies negotiations

Trump, after postponing U.S. strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure citing new negotiations with Tehran, said on Monday that talks will continue and that there are "major points of agreement."

The GuardianMar 24, 2026, 6:12 AM

Trump claims ‘productive’ talks with Iran but Tehran denies contact

US president extends deadline over strait of Hormuz and speculates deal could soon be done to end war Middle East crisis – live updates Donald Trump has claimed there have been talks between the US and Iran over the past day in which the two sides had “major points of agreement”, appearing to avert a potentially severe escalation of the conflict. Tehran has denied the claim, in which Trump also speculated that a deal could soon be done to end the war. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said no talks had been held with the US since the bombing campaign began 24 days ago. Continue reading...

Al JazeeraMar 23, 2026, 6:21 PM

Iran denies any talks with US after Trump claims ‘productive’ discussions

Iran parliament speaker says US president using idea of talks to 'escape quagmire in which US and Israel are trapped'.

The GuardianMar 24, 2026, 11:27 AM

First Thing: Trump describes ‘productive’ talks with Iran but Tehran denies contact

Iran has dismissed the US president’s claim of talks, saying there had been none since Washington began bombing the country. Plus, how sleeping 11 minutes more can cut your risk of heart attack Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Donald Trump said there had been talks between the US and Iran over the past day in which the two sides had “major points of agreement” – but Tehran denied the claim, saying there had been no talks since the US began bombing Iran 24 days ago. Continue reading...

NBC NewsMar 23, 2026, 2:30 PM

Trump backs off escalation, but Iran war goes on amid 'productive' talks

The clock that was ticking toward a dramatic new escalation in the Iran war may now be counting down to a deal that would end it

Al JazeeraMar 24, 2026, 8:14 AM

Despite Trump’s peace talk claims, US-Israeli attacks continue to hit Iran

Huge explosions were heard in Tehran and other cities, as Iran denied it held talks with the US to end the war.

The Straits TimesMar 23, 2026, 3:42 PM

Trump claims ‘regime change’ underway in surprise Iran talks

Trump suggested that he was looking for an arrangement similar to Venezuela in Iran.

The GuardianMar 24, 2026, 12:01 AM

Trump’s ‘very good’ talks with Iran buy him time with oil and energy markets

Tehran denied negotiations that delayed US strikes and Trump was vague on the details, but talks signal renewed push for peace from regional powers Middle East crisis – live updates There have been so many abortive rounds of diplomacy between the US and Iran – the latest appearing to be led by Pakistan after Washington has burned through many other regional mediators – that it was hardly a surprise that President Trump’s claims of “very good” talks with Tehran initially provoked disbelief – especially after Iran denied that any negotiations were taking place at all. Nonetheless, standing beside Air Force One, Trump did his best to sell the sudden detente with little detail as a US ultimatum to bomb Iran’s power plants loomed unless Tehran opened up the strait of Hormuz. It was lost on few that the sudden about-face came just hours before US markets were to open for what promised to be another punishing round of trading on Monday. Continue reading...

The Globe and MailMar 24, 2026, 9:58 AM

Iran targets Israel and Gulf states, denies talks under way with U.S.

Pakistan has offered to host diplomatic talks; Tehran vows to fight ‘until complete victory’

The Straits TimesMar 23, 2026, 11:55 PM

Trump began Iran talks as allies warned war could become a disaster

The US leader’s decision to back down from his ultimatum shows the scattered approach he has taken to the war.

EuronewsMar 23, 2026, 8:36 AM

Trump says Iran 'means business' in peace talks as Tehran officials deny negotiations

Trump didn't clarify who has been involved in the talks but Iran's parliament speaker and foreign minister denied any such negotiations have happened.

CNBCMar 23, 2026, 3:34 PM

Trump tells CNBC 'we are very intent on making a deal' with Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he would order the military to postpone strikes on Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure for five days.

Financial TimesMar 23, 2026, 9:35 PM

Traders placed $580mn in oil bets ahead of Trump post on Iran talks

Thousands of Brent and WTI contracts changed hands 15 minutes before president’s message on Truth Social

Al JazeeraMar 23, 2026, 1:00 PM

‘False flag attack’: Iran denies claims it fired missiles at Diego Garcia

Esmaeil Baghaei denies the long-range missile attack on the base, which could change the war's calculus for US allies.

EuronewsMar 23, 2026, 8:51 AM

Oil prices slide after Trump announces 'productive conversations' with Iran

Oil prices dropped and stock markets started to climb after comments from US President Donald Trump raised hopes for a quick end to the Iran war.

Financial TimesMar 23, 2026, 5:00 AM

Trump’s Iran playbook was written in the 1980s

From oil threats to ultimatums, the US president has a decades-old view of how to confront Tehran

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