Trump Halts Iran Energy Strikes After ‘Productive’ Talks Toward War Resolution [WATCH]

President Donald Trump announced early Monday that the United States will delay planned military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure following what he described as significant progress in talks aimed at ending hostilities between the two countries, as reported by Fox News.

In a Truth Social post written in all capital letters, Trump said discussions between the United States and Iran over the past two days had been constructive and pointed toward a potential resolution of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

“I AM PLEASED TO REPORT THAT THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND THE COUNTRY OF IRAN, HAVE HAD, OVER THE LAST TWO DAYS, VERY GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS REGARDING A COMPLETE AND TOTAL RESOLUTION OF OUR HOSTILITIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST,” Trump wrote.

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He said the nature of those discussions led him to direct a temporary halt to military action targeting Iran’s energy sector.

“BASED ON THE TENOR AND TONE OF THESE IN DEPTH, DETAILED, AND CONSTRUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS, 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 AND DISCUSSIONS.”

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The decision comes after Iran warned it would respond by targeting Israel’s power plants as well as energy sources supporting U.S. military bases across the Gulf region if American forces carried out strikes against its power network.

Trump’s announcement triggered an immediate reaction in global oil futures markets, reflecting the potential shift in the conflict and its implications for energy supplies.

Iranian state television responded by portraying the development as a strategic win for Tehran, stating that the “U.S. president backs down following Iran’s firm warning.”

At the same time, tensions remained elevated across the region.

The United Arab Emirates reported Monday afternoon that its air defense systems were working to intercept incoming Iranian fire, indicating that military activity had not fully subsided despite the pause in planned U.S. strikes.

Diplomatic efforts involving other nations also continued. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed he had spoken by phone with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.

Turkey has previously acted as an intermediary in discussions between Washington and Tehran, and the latest communication suggested ongoing attempts to facilitate negotiations.

In India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed Parliament on Monday, drawing comparisons between the current conflict and the challenges experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Modi said the situation requires similar levels of preparedness as the country monitors potential economic and energy impacts.

He stated that India’s power plants currently have sufficient coal reserves and that authorities are closely monitoring power supply systems as demand is expected to increase during the summer months.

Modi also said the country’s fertilizer supplies remain stable despite concerns over disruptions tied to the conflict.

“This war is not in the interest of humanity,” Modi said. “India is encouraging all sides to end the war peacefully.”

The five-day pause ordered by Trump is contingent on continued progress in talks between U.S. and Iranian officials, with discussions expected to continue throughout the week as both sides assess the possibility of a broader agreement.

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