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The United States has temporarily stepped back from planned military action against Iran following what President Donald Trump described as “very good and productive conversations” between both countries over the past two days.
In a post on his Truth handle on Monday, the US president indicated that discussions aimed at resolving ongoing hostilities in the Middle East had shown promising early signs. According to him, the engagements have been “in-depth, detailed, and constructive,” suggesting a potential shift away from escalation towards diplomatic resolution.
Based on the tone and progress of these talks, Trump confirmed that he has ordered a pause in military operations targeting Iranian infrastructure.
“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,” he said, adding that the decision remains conditional on the success of ongoing negotiations.
The announcement signals a critical, if temporary, de-escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, particularly at a time when concerns over broader regional instability remain high. Planned strikes on energy infrastructure had raised fears of significant economic and humanitarian consequences, not only within Iran but across global energy markets.
While the five-day window provides room for diplomacy, uncertainty persists over whether both sides can reach a lasting agreement. Trump emphasised that discussions will continue throughout the week, framing the pause as a strategic opportunity to test the viability of a “complete and total resolution” to the conflict.
