Trump Halts Attacks on Iran, Seeks Peaceful Resolution
On Monday morning, President Trump announced a temporary moratorium on any military actions directed at Iran, particularly focusing on its energy infrastructure. He expressed optimism via social media for a swift and peaceful end to ongoing hostilities.
During discussions involving a strategy referred to as Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. and Iran explored potential pathways to completely resolve their conflicts in the Middle East.
The president indicated that due to diplomatic efforts, any planned military strikes on Iranian power facilities have been postponed. He specifically mentioned a five-day delay for any attacks on Iran’s energy sites.
In a post on Truth Social, he wrote: “I am pleased to report that over the past two days, very meaningful and productive discussions have taken place between the United States and the State of Iran regarding a complete and comprehensive resolution of hostilities in the Middle East.”
Trump continued, “Based on the tone and substance of the deep, detailed, and constructive conversations happening this week, I’ve instructed the Department of the Army to delay any military action against Iranian energy infrastructure.” The extension of this pause is contingent on the effectiveness of ongoing negotiations.
This announcement followed threats from Iran to place mines in the Gulf and target crucial shipping routes if either the U.S. or Israel acted against its shores. Just the night before, Trump had issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of dire consequences for its power plants if not complied.
Reports indicate that President Trump’s declaration came as United Arab Emirates’ defense systems were trying to counteract incoming Iranian artillery.
Before this announcement, discussions between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragushi and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan took place, with Turkey previously acting as a mediator between Tehran and Washington.
In response to the halt of military strikes, oil prices dropped significantly, while European stock markets experienced a rebound.
