Trump puts off threat to bomb Iran power stations, talks about ‘total resolution of hostilities’

Summary

US President Donald Trump has postponed military strikes against Iranian power plants amid productive talks aiming for a total resolution of hostilities in the Middle East.

Key Points
  • US President Donald Trump postponed planned military strikes against Iranian power plants for five days.
  • Trump announced productive talks with Iran towards a complete and total resolution of hostilities in the Middle East.
  • Trump had previously set a 48-hour deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping.
  • Threats of Iranian retaliation targeted Israeli and US power infrastructure following Trump's initial threat.
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