Iran War: Trump Postpones Ultimatum Against Iran:
Federal Ministry of Economics sees no supply bottlenecks so far +++ Iran publishes list of potential targets ...
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Escalating Iran Conflict: Warnings and Diplomatic TalksRussia cautions US on nuclear plant attack; Trump extends Hormuz deadline by 5 days; Gulf shipping faces severe risks amid ongoing war.
Key FactsMar 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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- Russia has issued a strong warning to the US against attacking the Iranian nuclear facility due to potentially irreversible damage.
- President Trump postponed military strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure, linking the pause to ongoing diplomatic discussions.
- Reports of negotiations between US envoys and Iran’s parliamentary leader are contradicted by official Iranian denials.
- The German Shipowners’ Association reports significant risks to commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf, with over 2,000 ships stranded since the conflict began.
You will never have nuclear weapons. They have agreed.— Trump said to reporters in Florida
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