Trump says Iran is eager for a deal to end the war as he extends deadline to allow for diplomacy 2.6%
AP News - By Jon Gambrell, Elena Becatoros, Samy Magdy - 3/23/2026, 4:55 AM
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. was talking with an Iranian leader and claimed the Islamic Republic was eager for a deal to end the war. He also extended a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its power plants, saying it has an additional five days. Trump’s turnaround, which held out the... more