United States president, Donald Trump, has postponed any military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days following “productive conversations” with Iran.
He wrote on Truth Social on Monday, delaying a previous ultimatum.
Trump had threatened on Saturday to attack Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened within 48 hours.
In response, Tehran threatened to completely block the passage and vowed to retaliate against energy facilities and desalination plants in Gulf countries with ties to the U.S., if its energy infrastructure were to come under attack.
“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.’’
These conversations “will continue throughout the week,” he added.
The Strait of Hormuz has become a flashpoint in the current U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
Tehran has repeatedly attacked vessels in the waterway, effectively closing off a key shipping route for global oil and gas supplies.
Source: dpa/NAN
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