President Donald Trump says the United States has held talks with Iran aimed at the “complete and total resolution of hostilities” in the Middle East, in a move that has eased immediate fears of escalation.
Trump said the discussions led him to postpone previously threatened strikes on Iranian power plants, a decision that triggered an immediate drop in global oil and gas prices.
The development follows a warning issued by Trump on Saturday, March 21, giving Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face what he described as the “obliteration” of its power infrastructure.
His latest remarks mark a more conciliatory tone, even as tensions remain high and key details of the talks have not been disclosed.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route for oil, has been central to the crisis, with world leaders stressing the need for its reopening to stabilise energy markets.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer also held a 20-minute call with Trump, during which both leaders agreed that reopening the waterway is “essential to resume global shipping,” according to Downing Street.
Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces said it expects “several more weeks of fighting” against Iran and Hezbollah, underscoring ongoing military tensions despite diplomatic overtures.
Source:BBC