Donald Trump has stepped back from the brink of military action against Iran by postponing planned strikes on its power plants. He described recent talks as “very good and productive.”
The US President had issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding that Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating attacks on its energy infrastructure.
However, with the deadline approaching, Trump announced on Monday that he had ordered the military to delay any action for five days to allow further negotiations.
“We have had very good and productive talks,” he stated in a post on Truth Social, indicating a temporary de-escalation in the crisis.
This decision provides a brief reprieve in a conflict that has pushed global energy markets to the brink, as Iranian forces have effectively closed the Strait—an essential passage for about a fifth of the world’s oil and gas—in recent weeks.
Diplomatic efforts are now expected to intensify, with Washington aiming to secure the reopening of this vital shipping route without resorting to direct military action.
Trump wrote: “I am pleased to report that the United States of America, and the country of Iran, have had, over the last two days, very good and productive conversations, which will continue throughout the week, I have instructed the Department of War to postpone any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five day period, subject to the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions.
Despite the pause, officials have warned that the threat of strikes remains on the table if talks fail, leaving the situation precariously balanced as the new deadline approaches.
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