Trump says US has 'major points of agreement' in talks with Iran - Reuters

Trump says US has 'major points of agreement' in talks with Iran  Reuters

US' and Iran's options for ending war narrow the longer it goes on

Iran shows no sign of climbdown, while air power alone cannot achieve the US' main goal.

For Western Oil Companies, War in Iran Means Bigger Profits, and Risks

American and European oil and gas companies are expected to earn a lot more as prices surge but are worried about the future.

By Rebecca F. Elliott

Pakistan steps up as go-between in Trump’s Iran crisis

Military strongman Asim Munir uses Tehran ties and warm relationship with US president to boost mediation effort

Trump flip-flops on Iran deadline | The Latest

Donald Trump has said he is postponing strikes on Iranian power plants for a five-day period, extending a deadline he gave the regime to open the strait of Hormuz. The US president had threatened to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s power plants, while Tehran said in return it would ‘irreversibly destroy’ essential infrastructure across the Middle East, including vital water systems, in the conflict’s latest escalation. The war in the Middle East is now in its fourth week as Trump declares the US and Iran ...

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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.

By Daniel Estrin

Why the oil and gas price shock from the Iran war won’t just fade away

Rerouting and diversification cannot help when a significant chunk of oil and gas have been taken off the market.

Waltz says Trump is using Iran's own oil strategy against itself to drive down global prices

The U.S. lifts sanctions on 140 million barrels of Iranian oil at sea, while keeping bank sanctions in place to deny Tehran the revenue.

Volume in stock and oil futures surged minutes before Trump’s market-turning post

The timing of the earlier volume spikes — across both equities and crude — caught the attention of traders.

Oil prices fall after Trump postpones Iran strikes

Oil prices fell on Monday morning after President Donald Trump said the U.S. was holding off on striking Iran’s energy infrastructure amid productive talks between the two countries.

'Growing mistrust and disagreement' over Trump declaring war with Iran

In a surprise U-turn, US President Donald Trump has extended a deadline he had given to Iran over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, adding five days to the initial 48-hour window. He had threatened to strike Iranian power plants were the Strait not to be reopened. For FRANCE 24's Philip Turle, it could be partly explained by the 'growing mistrust and disagreement' over his decision to start a war with Iran.

By FRANCE24

Travel stocks are among the biggest gainers as Trump teases Iran talks

Travel-related stocks such as airlines and cruise companies rallied Monday after President Donald Trump postponed his deadline for more strikes in Iran, saying the two countries had held “very good and productive” talks — something Iranian media reports rebuffed.

By Claudia Assis

Trump pauses bombing in Iran but Tehran rejects claims of talks

The US and Iran have shared conflicting accounts of proposed ceasefire talks with Trump highlighting ‘very good and productive’ dialogue while Tehran insists the ‘fake news is used to manipulate the financial and oil markets’

By Maira Butt and David Maddox

Wall St recovers after Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants

Who is Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf? Iran speaker in focus as ‘top person’ in Trump talks claim, he denies

Amid buzz on the ‘top person’ named by Donald Trump, a report claimed that Mohammad Ghalibaf was leading the talks on Iran's behalf.

Trump claims ‘regime change’ underway in surprise Iran talks - The Straits Times

Trump claims ‘regime change’ underway in surprise Iran talks  The Straits Times

Iran denies engaging in talks with US after Trump claims Kushner, Witkoff held meeting

A source told The Jerusalem Post that Iranian Parliament speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf has been leading the talks with the US.

Israeli Media Names This Iranian Leader Spoke To Trump. Now He Denies

Supporters of Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf alleged Israeli disinformation to make him a target of his own people

War Diary Day 24: Trump’s tactical pause buys time, not resolution

On the 24th day of the US-Israeli war on Iran, President Donald Trump’s decision to defer planned strikes on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure by five days introduced a tactical pause in an otherwise escalating conflict, essentially extending the 48-hour ultimatum into a more uncertain holding phase. The shift from threats of “obliteration” to claims of “productive conversations” appeared less the result of any Iranian concession and more a unilateral recalibration by Washington. ...

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Oil prices slide, European stocks rebound on Trump's Iran remarks

US President Donald Trump said the US and Iran had held "productive conversations” aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East, though Tehran denied any talks.

Dow leads stocks higher as Trump says deal with Iran could be soon

Milan bourse closes 0.81% up on Trump's comments on Iran war

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 23 - The Milan bourse closed 0.81% up Monday after US President Donald Trump said he had postponed strikes he had threatened on Iran's energy infrastructure for five days after positive talks with Tehran on resolving hostilities. Milan's FTSE Mib index, which had fallen blow the 42,000-points mark in early trading, climbed to 43,189 points by the close. After crossing the 100-basis-points mark earlier in the day, the spread between Italy's 10-year BTP bond and the German Bu...

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Putin Urges Oil and Gas Companies to Use Iran War Windfall to Pay Off Debts

The surge in oil prices is generating as much as $150 million in additional revenue for Russia’s state budget each day, according to estimates by the Financial Times.

Trump cites talks, pauses strikes on Iran energy sites - China Daily - Global Edition

Trump cites talks, pauses strikes on Iran energy sites  China Daily - Global Edition

Iran denies talks with US, warns against targeting country's vital infrastructure

Parliament speaker says Iranian people demand a 'complete and regret-inducing punishment of aggressors'

By Anadolu Agency

Iran denies Trump claim of talks with US

Trump said the US and Iran have had "very good and productive" conversations.

Iran denies US talks as reports suggest possible Islamabad meeting

Iran on Monday rejected claims of negotiations with the United States, even as Israeli officials indicated a potential meeting between the two sides could take place in Islamabad l...

Trump postpones military strike on Iran infrastructure, tells AFP 'things going very well on Iran' - The Daily Star

Trump postpones military strike on Iran infrastructure, tells AFP 'things going very well on Iran'  The Daily Star

Trump lifts Iran threat after very good talks on ending war - Dhaka Tribune

Trump lifts Iran threat after very good talks on ending war  Dhaka Tribune

How Trump’s surprise Iran remarks sent oil prices tumbling

Oil prices sank 10% after President Trump announced a halt to strikes on Iran. Explore the reasons behind the market’s rapid reaction and what it means. Read More: https://punchng.com/how-trumps-surprise-iran-remarks-sent-oil-prices-tumbling/

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Trump orders 5-day pause on Iran energy strikes amid 'productive' talks with Tehran - rudaw.net

Trump orders 5-day pause on Iran energy strikes amid 'productive' talks with Tehran  rudaw.net