Iran being ‘more reasonable’ in this round of talks press secretary says

WorldPolitics
31 Mar 2026 • 3:26 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • The White House announced that Iran has agreed to some of the United States' points during private talks.
  • White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Iran is being "more reasonable" in these sensitive conversations.
  • Leavitt emphasized that the United States Armed Forces possess capabilities "beyond Iran’s wildest imagination" and the President is prepared to use them.
  • The White House is defending President Donald Trump's threat to target Iran's desalination infrastructure, which supplies drinking water.
  • Leavitt dismissed concerns that bombing civilian targets could constitute war crimes, suggesting Iran's "best move is to make a deal or else."

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