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

Mar 23, 2026Center Left

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 attackDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.Donald Trump said there had been talks between the US and Iran over the past day in which the…

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