President Trump said Monday on Truth Social he would pause his threat to strike Iran’s power plants for at least five days, citing what he described as “very good and productive” talks with Tehran.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said his earlier ultimatum demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz had been temporarily shelved following “in depth, detailed, and constructive conversations” aimed at a broader resolution of hostilities in the Middle East.
“Based on the tenor and tone” of those discussions, he said, he had instructed the Defense Department to postpone “any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure” for five days, pending the outcome of ongoing negotiations.
Earlier Monday, Iran’s Security Council warned it could mine the Persian Gulf if U.S. strikes on its energy infrastructure were carried out.
Iran, for its part, has not confirmed any negotiations with the Trump administration.