Just hours after issuing a military warning, Trump steps back—signaling a possible diplomatic opening in a high-stakes standoff.
U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed planned military action against Iran’s energy infrastructure, extending his ultimatum by five days after what he described as “productive” talks with Tehran.
The move comes days after Trump threatened strikes on Iranian power plants if the strategic Strait of Hormuz was not reopened within 48 hours.
Iran had fired back with warnings of a full blockade of the waterway and retaliation against energy facilities in Gulf countries aligned with the U.S.
In a statement, Trump said both sides had engaged in “very good and productive conversations” over the past two days, raising hopes for a broader resolution to tensions in the Middle East.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical flashpoint in the ongoing conflict, with repeated attacks on vessels disrupting one of the world’s most important oil and gas shipping routes.
Talks are expected to continue through the week as global attention turns to whether diplomacy can prevent further escalation.
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