President Donald Trump announced Monday that he has ordered a temporary halt to planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, following what he described as “very good and productive talks” with Tehran. Negotiations between the two countries are expected to continue throughout the week.
Trump shared the update early Monday on his Truth Social platform, emphasizing that over the past two days, the United States and Iran had engaged in constructive discussions aimed at achieving “a complete and total resolution” of hostilities in the Middle East.
“Based on the tenor and tone of these talks, which 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,” he wrote.
The announcement comes just hours before the expiration of a 48-hour ultimatum issued by Washington demanding that Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The ultimatum followed Trump’s March 21 warning that the United States would “obliterate” Iranian power facilities if access through the strategic waterway was not fully restored.
The diplomatic pause occurs amid escalating conflict in the region. Hostilities, referred to as “Operation Epic Fury,” began on February 28, 2026, with a large-scale joint US-Israeli offensive targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, missile bases, and senior leadership. In response, Iran has launched retaliatory missile strikes on US military installations in the Gulf and Israeli cities, while disrupting global shipping by effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz.
The closure of the waterway has pushed oil prices above $126 per barrel and caused instability in global markets. Humanitarian concerns have also risen sharply, with more than 2,000 casualties reported across Iran, Lebanon, and Israel.
Despite the temporary pause in planned strikes, tensions in the region remain elevated. Iran has warned that further attacks could lead to the mining of the Persian Gulf, while Israel continues its military operations in Lebanon.
Trump Halts Planned Strikes on Iran Following “Productive” Talks Washington, DC – US
