Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks

CBS News
March 23, 2026
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Trump postponed strikes on Iranian power plants, though Iran denied any direct communication with the White House about the decision.

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President Trump has postponed military strikes on Iranian power plants, according to reports, even as Iranian state media denied any direct or indirect communication with the White House regarding the decision. The move comes amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, though the exact reasoning behind the delay remains unclear. Iran's denial of talks suggests the two countries are not engaged in active negotiations despite the strike postponement. The decision signals Trump may be reconsidering the scope or timing of any military action against Tehran. The situation underscores the fragile state of U.S.-Iran relations and the unpredictable nature of potential escalation in the region.

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