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5. From AP live update thread

Mon Mar 23, 2026, 07:41 AM

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https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-03-23-2026
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13 min ago
Trump says talks ongoing
By JON GAMBRELL
Trump added that the suspension of his threat to attack Iranian power plants was “subject to the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions.”

Trump’s announcement came as the United Arab Emirates reported its air defenses were attempting to intercept new incoming Iranian fire Monday afternoon.

Prior to Trump’s announcement, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged talking by phone with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan. Turkey has been an intermediary before in negotiations between Tehran and Washington.
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22 min ago
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JUST IN: Trump extends his deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz, says US to hold off on power plant strikes for 5 days
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Pure market manipulation. bucolic_frolic Monday #1

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At this moment nitpicked Monday #8

I don't believe it at all. no_hypocrisy Monday #4

Oh they're still going to attack... IrishAfricanAmerican Monday #13

From AP live update thread nitpicked Monday #5

He probably will speak again after 1300 EST nitpicked Monday #6

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Yes, it is pure market manipulation blue-wave Monday #9

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Why does this sound like a load of horseshit? Ray Bruns Monday #10

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He ran out of ammo. republianmushroom Monday #14

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Funny how he announces this just before the markets open. BlueTsunami2018 Monday #18

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