Last mentioned: Mar 25, 2026
Deadline Expiry
The 120-hour pause concludes; military readiness for strikes resumes.
Diplomatic Window
Mid-point of the postponement; potential for international mediation.
Postponement Announced
President Trump orders a 5-day delay for strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure.
President Donald Trump has ordered a five-day postponement of planned military strikes against Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure. The decision, announced via social media, creates a brief diplomatic window as global energy markets brace for potential disruptions in the Middle East.
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