President Trump on Iran: We're in negotiations right now

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  March 24, 2026 at 21:15  |  6:08  |  CNBC

Summary

  • President Trump confirms ongoing negotiations with Iran, stating "we're in negotiations right now" and that Iran "would like to make a deal."
  • He asserts Iran's military capabilities are severely degraded: navy, air force, communications, anti-aircraft, and most missiles are gone.
  • Trump mentions a specific military decision: held off bombing "a very big electric generation plant, one of the biggest in the world" due to negotiations.
  • Emphasizes core condition: Iran cannot have nuclear weapons, calling it the top priority.
  • Discusses domestic issues: border security with new DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, election integrity, mail-in ballots, and opposition to men in women's sports.
  • Criticizes Democrats, accusing them of weaponizing government and being "thugs."
  • No direct references to financial markets, companies, sectors, or economic data.
  • Speech is purely political and geopolitical, with no explicit market commentary or investment theses.
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