politics
March 15, 2026
US not ready to seek deal to end war with Iran, Donald Trump says
Tehran wants ceasefire but terms ‘not good enough yet’, US president claims, as both sides launch new waves of strikes

TL;DR
- Donald Trump stated the US will not seek a deal to end the conflict with Iran, as terms are not yet satisfactory.
- Iran launched fresh missile and drone attacks, met with new waves of strikes from Israeli and US warplanes.
- The conflict has caused chaos in the Middle East, disrupted global air travel, and increased oil prices.
- Trump indicated potential further strikes on Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export facility.
- Iran's foreign minister urged restraint from other countries to prevent escalation.
- Reports suggest Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, vowed to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed.
- More than 1,300 people have been killed by US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with millions displaced.
- Iran's foreign minister stated Iran is ready to consider proposals for a complete end to the war.
- Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai reported interceptions of projectiles launched by Iran.
- 12 people have been reported killed in Israel by Iranian missile fire, with ongoing strikes in southern Lebanon causing casualties.
- At least 13 US military personnel have been killed, with US strikes costing $12 billion.
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