Trump postpones Iran airstrikes for five days
US President Trump has deferred airstrikes targeting Iranian power plants for five days, contingent on the success of ongoing diplomatic talks. In a Truth Social post, Trump stated the decision follows "very good and productive conversations" with Tehran regarding a "complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East". This follows Trump's 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran warned would trigger "irreversible destruction" of critical infrastructure across the Middle East, including power plants supplying American military bases. The conflict's objectives have evolved from regime change to unclear goals, causing global economic damage including US gasoline price surges. Despite assassinations of Iranian leaders, the government remains intact with Mojtaba Khamenei succeeding his father Ali.