Iran war live: Tehran rejects Trump claim on talks; fire near Dubai airport

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In March 2026, the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran escalated, with US and Israeli forces striking Iranian cities like Tehran, Hamadan, and Isfahan. Iranian forces retaliated, causing damage in several Israeli cities. Amidst the ongoing fighting, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi refuted claims made by US President Donald Trump that Tehran was seeking a ceasefire or truce talks. Araghchi stated that Iran had not requested a ceasefire with the US and was prepared for a prolonged war. The conflict continues with no immediate resolution in sight.

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Key claims

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismisses US President Donald Trump’s claim that Tehran wants truce talks.

factualAl Jazeera

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is ready for a long war.

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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran never sought a ceasefire with the US.

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Iranian counterattacks continue, with damage reported in several Israeli cities.

factualAl Jazeera

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US and Israeli forces pound Iran, hitting cities including Tehran, Hamadan and Isfahan.

factualAl Jazeera

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Full report

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Skip linksSkip to Content Live Navigation menuNewsAfricaAsiaUS & CanadaLatin AmericaEuropeAsia PacificMiddle EastExplainedOpinionSportVideoFeaturesEconomyHuman RightsClimate CrisisInvestigationsInteractivesIn PicturesScience & TechnologyPodcastsTravel Live Navigation menuUS-Israel war on IranLive trackerCould the US deploy troops to Iran?Iran’s weaponsCould Iran be using China's BeiDou system?A simple guide to IranLive updates, Iran war live: Tehran rejects Trump claim on talks; fire near Dubai airportIran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran never sought a ceasefire with the US, and is ready for a long war.liveThis video may contain light patterns or images that could trigger seizures or cause discomfort for people with visual sensitivities.Al Jazeera LiveBy Ted Regencia and Zaid SabahPublished On 16 Mar 2026 US and Israeli forces pound Iran, hitting cities including Tehran, Hamadan and Isfahan, as Iranian counterattacks continue, with damage reported in several Israeli cities. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismisses US President Donald Trump’s claim that Tehran wants truce talks.

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