By Staff Reporter
Just hours after his 48-hour ultimatum regarding the Strait of Hormuz expired, Trump stated that the U.S. and Iran are engaging in “very good and productive” talks aimed at a “complete and total resolution” of hostilities in the Middle East.
Citing the constructive tenor of these discussions, he has instructed the “Department of War” to postpone operations while negotiations continue throughout the week
“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 posted in all caps on his Truth Social platform.
“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.”
The latest announcement will be seen as a big relief in the region, which has been bearing the brunt of Iranian attacks, and across the world as the war on Iran has sent oil prices soaring and causing a global energy crisis.
In efforts to ease the energy prices, Trump on Saturday gave Tehran 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all vessels, warning that otherwise the US would “obliterate” Iran’s power plants. Trump’s ultimatum was aimed at ending Tehran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of global oil passes.
