Donald Trump Suspends US Strikes on Iranian Power Plants for Five Days Following Constructive Talks
- Donald Trump shared an update on his earlier plans to attack Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure
- The United States President previously indicated that he would launch attacks if the Strait of Hormuz was not opened
- Trump indicated that productive conversations were being held between the US and Iran to find a solution to the hostilities
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WASHINGTON, DC – Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States would not be attacking Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for at least the next five days.
The United States President made the statement on Truth Social, claiming that the decision was made after productive conversations between the US and Iran.
His latest post comes soon after he gave Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, or face attacks on the power plants in the country.
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Why did Trump reverse his decision?
Taking to Truth Social, the US President said that he was pleased to report that the two countries have had ‘very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution’ of hostilities.
He added that based on the tenor and tone of these conversations, he instructed the Department of War to postpone all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days.
Trump added that the discussions would continue and the temporary ceasefire was subject to the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions.
Iran has been battered by air strikes since 28 February 2026, when the US and Israel launched a joint military operation on the country. Iran has retaliated, firing drones and missiles at neighbouring countries in the Persian Gulf, thrusting the Middle East into conflict.
Iran responds to Trump’s claims
Shortly after Trump’s claims of a ceasefire, a senior Iranian security official said that Tehran was not in talks with the US President. The official also claimed that Trump ‘backed down’ from further attacks due to pressure from the markets and allies.
“Trump backed down from attacking critical infrastructure as Iran’s military threats became credible. Financial market pressure and the threat of bonds within the US and the West have increased, and this has been another important factor in this retreat,” the official told Iran’s Fars News Agency.
The official added that Tehran would continue to defend itself until ‘we achieve the necessary deterrence.’
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