Top things to know
- President Trump claimed the U.S. and Iran are holding very good talks with major points of agreement to end the war.
- Iranian officials denied any negotiations are taking place, dismissing the claims as a bluff.
- The U.S. postponed strikes on Iranian power plants, extended the Strait of Hormuz deadline, and deployed troops as missile strikes intensify.
President Donald Trump announced that the United States is engaged in "very good" talks with Iran to end the ongoing war, claiming that the two sides share "major points of agreement." Amid the diplomatic overtures, the U.S. has postponed potential strikes on Iranian power infrastructure and extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Pakistan has also offered to host the negotiations.
Despite the claims from Washington, Iranian officials flatly denied any ongoing negotiations, dismissing the statements as a bluff. Meanwhile, the military conflict continues to escalate with U.S. troops and Marines deployed to the region, and Iran firing a dozen missile salvos at Israel on March 24, 2026, leaving the situation tense and fluid.