FACTFLOW
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
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Global Edition
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Updated 05:25 CST
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President Trump and Iranian officials have conflicting stories about ongoing talks
President Trump is ordering the U.S. military to hold off on striking Iranian power plants, citing "productive" talks with Iran, but Iranian officials deny there's any dialogue with the U.S.
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Trump says the U.S. is in talks with Iran to end the war, which Iran denies
Trump said the U.S. will postpone any strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days, even as Israel continued hitting Tehran and Iran warned it could retaliate across the Gulf.
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Israeli strike on Lebanon bridge raises fears of ground invasion
Lebanon fears that Israelās attack on Qasmiyeh Bridge could be a āprelude to a ground invasionā.
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Which countries have strategic oil reserves ā and how much?
Members of the International Energy Agency have agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from strategic reserves.
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Trump deploys ICE agents to US airports amid staffing issues, delays
Democrats and other observers slam deployment of US immigration agents to airports as dangerous and source of tension.
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Energy, water, bonds: What are Iranās targets if Trump hits power plants?
Donald Trump's Strait of Hormuz deadline for Iran raises concerns about attacks on energy in the Middle East.
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Trump signals off-ramp in Iran war despite no āregime changeā
President Donald Trump has ordered the US military to postpone strikes against Iranian power plants and energy.
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Trump speaks after announcing delay on Iran attacks
President Donald Trump has spoken to reporters after announcing the US was postponing attacks targeting Iranās energy.
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Trump says Iran talks striking Iran's power plants for 5 days during 'productive conversations'
Trump said the U.S. will postpone any strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days, even as Israel continued hitting Tehran and Iran warned it could retaliate across the Gulf.
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Madrid protest against US blockade of Cuba
Protesters gathered outside the US embassy in Madrid as sanctions pushed Cuba into an electricity blackout.
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āFalse flag attackā: Iran denies claims it fired missiles at Diego Garcia
Esmaeil BaghaeiĀ denies the long-range missile attack, which could change the calculus of the war for US allies.
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US-Israeli war on Iran strains food, water and fuel prices in India
Locals in northern India have a growing concern over costs of essential resources due to the Iran war.
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āNATO joining US-Israelās war on Iran is between slim and noneā
āNATO joining US-Israel's war on Iran is between slim and noneā
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āSubstantial evidenceā of double-tap strike in killing of Gazaās Hind Rajab
Avaaz analyses the timeline of events to conclude that violations show Israel systematically kills first responders.
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New UN climate report says the past decade was the hottest on record
A new UN report confirms the past decade was the hottest on record.