U.S. Sends Iran Plan to End War

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🗓️ 25 March 2026

⏱️ 13 minutes

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A.M. Edition for Mar. 25. Mediators are pushing for a meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials as early as tomorrow in the hopes of ending the war in the coming days. However, WSJ Middle East correspondent Benoit Faucon says the two sides remain far apart, as Washington repeats a number of longstanding demands. Plus, a jury in New Mexico finds Meta liable for allowing adults to prey on children. Tech reporter Sam Schechner analyzes the verdict. And the toymaker behind the Labubu craze reports blockbuster earnings, but investors aren’t amused. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ’s free What’s News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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