Trump Suddenly Delays Iran Strikes After Talks — Is War Off the Table?
Erbil, March 23, 2026 | By Pshtiwan Faraj In a surprising shift, U.S. President Donald Trump said he has ordered a delay in planned military strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure after what he described as “very good and productive conversations” with Tehran. The announcement comes at a critical moment, just as a 48-hour ultimatum issued by Trump was set to expire — a deadline that had raised fears of imminent U.S. military action and further escalation in the Middle East. A Sudden Pause After Heightened Tensions Trump said the U.S. military has been instructed to postpone any strikes for five days, depending on the progress of ongoing discussions with Iran. He added that both sides have been engaged in talks aimed at achieving what he called a “complete and total resolution of hostilities” across the Middle East. The shift marks a notable change in tone following days of escalating rhetoric, including warnings that the U.S. could target Iranian power plants if Tehran did...