US President Donald Trump has ordered a five-day halt to strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure following what he described as “very good and productive” talks with Tehran.
In a statement posted Monday on Truth Social, Trump said the decision came after two days of discussions aimed at reaching a broader resolution to escalating hostilities in the Middle East.
“Based on the tone and substance of these constructive conversations, which will continue throughout the week, I have instructed the Department of Defense to postpone all strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days,” he said.
Trump added that the pause remains conditional on continued progress in negotiations.
The announcement marks a potential shift in the trajectory of a rapidly intensifying conflict that began on Feb. 28, when the United States and Israel launched a joint offensive targeting Iran’s military and strategic infrastructure.
Since then, more than 1,300 people have reportedly been killed, including Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, in one of the most significant escalations in the region in years.
Tehran has responded with repeated drone and missile attacks targeting Israel, as well as US-linked sites across Jordan, Iraq and Gulf states, causing casualties and disrupting infrastructure, air traffic and global markets.
While the temporary pause signals a possible opening for diplomacy, uncertainty remains over whether the talks can produce a lasting de-escalation.