President Trump announced he has suspended planned military strikes against Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, citing progress in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The decision came after Trump's Saturday ultimatum threatening attacks if Iran didn't open the strait within 48 hours.
The escalating crisis over the Strait of Hormuz has become a key obstacle preventing Trump from ending broader regional hostilities. Iran had threatened to retaliate against electricity infrastructure in Israel and Gulf countries, raising fears of dramatic escalation across the Middle East.