US President Donald Trump on Monday said the United States and Iran have held “very good and productive” talks over the past two days and announced a five-day pause on planned military strikes, signalling a possible de-escalation in the ongoing conflict.
“If Iran doesn’t fully open, without threat, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 hours from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various power plants, starting with the biggest one first!
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said: “I am please 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 regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East. Meanwhile, Iranian embassy in Kabul said, “Trump backs down from attacking energy infrastructures after iran’s firm warning. Trump said earlier. Following the ultimatum, Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would remain open to all shipping except vessels linked to its “enemies,” referring to the United States and Israel. It said that if Iran’s facilities are targeted, “all energy infrastructures belonging to the U.S. in the region will be targeted.”, according to Iranian media.
Based on the tenor and tone of these in depth, detailed, and constructive conversations, witch 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. “Diplomacy remains Iran’s priority. However, a complete cessation of aggression, along with the rebuilding of mutual trust and confidence, is essential. The Israeli and US attacks against Iran are at the root of the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz,” he added. Iran’s Unified Combatant Command has warned that any attack on its energy infrastructure would trigger retaliatory strikes across the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the country would continue its military operations, stating, “This has been a very difficult evening in the battle for our future.”