Washington: US President Donald J. Trump on Monday said he has decided to delay planned military action targeting energy facilities in Iran, citing recent “productive” discussions between the two sides.
In a statement, Trump said officials from the United States and Iran had engaged in detailed conversations over the past two days focused on reducing tensions and working toward ending ongoing hostilities in the Middle East.
He said the tone of the talks was constructive and indicated that discussions would continue over the coming days.
Based on these developments, Trump said he had directed US authorities to pause any potential strikes on Iranian power plants and related infrastructure for a period of five days. He added that the decision would be reviewed depending on how the talks progress.
The announcement signals a possible diplomatic opening at a time of heightened tensions in the region, where fears of escalation have remained high due to threats to energy routes and infrastructure.
There was no immediate confirmation from Iranian officials on the nature of the talks mentioned by Trump. In past instances, Tehran has denied engaging in direct negotiations with Washington under similar circumstances.
Observers say the temporary pause could provide space for further dialogue, though the situation remains fluid and dependent on developments in the coming days.
More updates are expected as discussions continue.
