Trump says US and Iran have 'major points of agreement,' including no nuclear weapons

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March 23, 2026
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Trump says U.S. and Iran agree on opposing nuclear weapons after postponing strikes.

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President Trump said the U.S. and Iran have identified "major points of agreement" in ongoing talks, including a mutual opposition to nuclear weapons development, after he postponed planned American strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. The statement suggests a potential de-escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions following weeks of military posturing and threats of retaliation. Trump's decision to delay the strikes and characterize the diplomatic discussions positively represents a shift from his earlier hardline rhetoric toward Tehran. The talks indicate the Trump administration may be pursuing a negotiated path rather than immediate military action, though the specific mechanisms and timeline for continued discussions remain unclear. Any substantive agreement on Iran's nuclear program could reshape U.S. Middle East policy, though decades of failed negotiations on this issue suggest significant obstacles ahead.

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Ongoing U.S.-Iran talks are proceeding without immediate military action after Trump delayed planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure.

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