Trump says US-Iran talks ‘productive,’ orders pause on planned strikes
QAMISHLI, Syria (North Press) – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States and Iran have held “very good and productive” talks over the past two days aimed at reaching a comprehensive resolution to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
In a statement, Trump said the discussions were “in depth, detailed, and constructive,” adding that they are expected to continue throughout the week.
Based on the progress of the talks, Trump announced that he had instructed the US Department of Defense to postpone any planned military strikes targeting Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a period of five days.
He noted that the pause is conditional on the outcome of the ongoing negotiations.
The announcement signals a potential de-escalation between Washington and Tehran following a period of heightened tensions and threats of military action.
Further developments are expected as diplomatic engagements continue in the coming days.