US Central Command touts continued strikes on Iran after Trump pauses attacks on energy targets
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By Ryan King
Published on March 23, 2026.
The US continues to strike Iran, despite President Trump's decision to halt attacks on its energy infrastructure for five days. This follows two days of discussions with representatives from Iran and a potential deal being reached by the end of the week. US Central Command, which oversees American military operations in the Middle East, stated that non-energy targets within Iran are still in play. The announcement led to a significant rebound in the stock market, with the Dow Jones jumping over 630 points. However, Iran's Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bager Galibaf denied any negotiations took place.
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