Donald Trump has ordered a five-day pause on any attacks targeting Iran’s energy facilities, instructing the Defense Department to halt such operations during this period.
Previously, Trump had issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Tehran regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which expired at the end of Monday.
In a post on his social media platform, Trump said the decision followed what he described as productive and constructive talks with Iran over the past two days.
He stated that both sides have made good progress toward ending hostilities in the Middle East and that the pause is intended to support ongoing negotiations.
Earlier, Trump had warned that if Iran failed to meet the deadline, the U.S. would strike and destroy Iranian energy infrastructure.
In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that any attack on Iran’s power facilities would be met with retaliatory strikes against energy and water infrastructure in the region, including Israel.
Trump also noted that he was not seeking a ceasefire, though he expressed willingness to engage in talks.
However, Iran’s Foreign Ministry rejected these claims, stating that no direct talks have taken place between Tehran and Washington.
Meanwhile, CNN reported that messages have been exchanged between the two sides through intermediary countries in recent days.
This development comes amid ongoing conflict involving the U.S. and Israel against Iran, which has reportedly resulted in thousands of casualties in Iran and Lebanon.
According to Iranian media, recent Israeli airstrikes on Tehran have targeted multiple locations.
Following Trump’s announcement, global oil prices dropped, with the price per barrel falling below $99 in international markets.
