TRUMP POSTPONES IRAN POWER PLANT STRIKES AFTER ‘VERY GOOD’ PEACE TALKS
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By:Tajudeen Aminat
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he had ordered a suspension of planned strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure following what he described as “very good and productive talks” with Tehran, adding that negotiations would continue later in the week.
The United States and Iran have held what President Trump described as “very good and productive conversations” over the past two days toward a complete and total resolution of hostilities in the Middle East, according to a post he made early Monday on his Truth Social account.
He said that, based on the tone and progress of the talks—which are expected to continue throughout the week—he has instructed the Department of War to suspend any planned military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, pending the outcome of the ongoing discussions.
The postponement occurred just hours before a 48-hour ultimatum issued by Washington was due to expire, in which Iran was ordered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The ultimatum came after Trump warned on March 21 that the United States would “obliterate” Iran’s power facilities if access through the strategic waterway was not fully restored and kept “fully open, without threat.”
The diplomatic pause comes amid rising tensions in the region. The conflict, widely referred to as “Operation Epic Fury,” began on February 28, 2026, with a large-scale joint US-Israeli offensive targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, missile sites, and senior leadership.
Since then, the situation has escalated, with Iran reportedly carrying out retaliatory missile strikes on US military bases in the Gulf and on Israeli cities, while also disrupting global shipping by effectively shutting down the Strait of Hormuz. The resulting disruption has pushed oil prices above $126 per barrel and caused volatility in global markets.
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Humanitarian concerns have intensified, with reports indicating more than 1,800 fatalities across Iran, Lebanon, and Israel amid the ongoing conflict. (TASS)
Despite the temporary suspension of planned strikes, tensions remain elevated. Iran has warned that any further attacks on its territory could trigger the mining of the Persian Gulf, while Israel continues to carry out military operations in Lebanon.
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