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Trump Backs Off From Iran Threat, Citing Talks to End War

Mar 23, 2026Center

US President Donald Trump postponed threatened strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure and power plants for five days, pending the outcome of what he said were talks with Iran to end the 24-day war.

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