Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:53pm on 23 Mar 2026,Monday International
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Washington is engaging with “many leaders” in Iran, not just a single authority, amid the ongoing conflict. He stated that Iran initiated the outreach, saying they “wanted to make a deal,” while the US remains open to negotiations. Trump also highlighted “major points of agreement,” including demands for Iran to abandon its nuclear ambitions. However, Iranian officials and state media have denied any direct or indirect talks. The remarks come as Trump announced a temporary pause on planned strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure to allow diplomatic efforts to progress. (PC: AP)
