By Zoila Palma: U.S. President Donald Trump announced today that the United States will delay planned strikes on Iran’s power plants for five days, citing what he described as “productive conversations” aimed at ending the conflict now in its fourth week.
The announcement came hours before a deadline he had set for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
Financial markets reacted positively, with stocks rallying following the development, NPR reports.
Iran, however, rejected the claim that negotiations were underway. The country’s Foreign Ministry stated there was “no dialogue” between Tehran and Washington, according to state media. Iranian officials said the announcement was intended to ease pressure on energy prices and buy time for potential U.S. military action.
Tensions remain high as Iranian authorities warned that any U.S. strike on its power infrastructure would trigger retaliation across the Gulf region. Officials indicated that energy and water facilities in countries hosting U.S. military bases could be targeted.
Iran’s Defense Council also warned that attacks on its coasts or islands could lead to the mining of key sea routes, potentially disrupting maritime traffic beyond the Strait of Hormuz.
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By Zoila Palma: U.S. President Donald Trump announced today that the United States will delay planned strikes on Iran’s power plants for five days, citing what he described as “productive conversations” aimed at ending the conflict now in its fourth week. The announcement came hours before a deadline he had set for Iran to reopen
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