Trump postpones all US strikes on Iranian power plants for 5 days — 'productive talks' on full conflict resolution
President Trump announced he has instructed the 'department of war' to postpone all airstrikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five-day period, citing 'very good and productive conversations' with Tehran toward a 'complete and total resolution' of hostilities in the Middle East. The announcement effectively suspends the 48-hour Hormuz deadline that was due to expire at 23:44 GMT Monday.
Actor responses
Trump (Truth Social): '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. Over the last two days, Washington and Tehran have had very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East.'
Iran has not yet officially responded to the Trump postponement announcement. Tehran's back-channel engagement over two days is implied by Trump's statement. Iran continues to maintain Hormuz restrictions on US-aligned shipping.
No immediate Israeli response to Trump's postponement announcement. The pause covers US strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure; Israeli air operations against Tehran regime targets are not explicitly covered by Trump's announcement.
Iran's IRGC-affiliated Fars news agency denied any 'direct or indirect' contact with Trump, claiming Trump 'backed down' after hearing Iran would target power plants in West Asia. The denial directly contradicts Trump's 'productive conversations' framing.
Foreign Ministry (Mehr, 12:28 UTC): Trump's 5-day postponement is 'part of efforts to reduce energy prices and buy time to implement his military plans.' Iran acknowledges regional country mediation but refers it to Washington. 'We are not the party that started this war.'
Trump to reporters (13:58 UTC): 'Major points of agreement' reached. Talks Sunday via Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. Iran's interlocutor is NOT new supreme leader Khamenei. 'They called us — wanted to make a deal. I expect a deal very soon.'
Oman FM Busaidi confirmed Oman is working to establish 'safe passage arrangements for the Strait of Hormuz,' posting on X shortly before Trump's postponement announcement and confirming Oman's role as the primary US-Iran mediation channel.
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