Trump Postpones Iran Power Plant Strikes, Claims 'Productive' Talks That Iran Denies

President Trump announced on Truth Social that he had ordered a five-day postponement of military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure, just hours before his 48-hour ultimatum deadline expired. Trump claimed the decision followed "very good and productive conversations" with Iran about a "complete and total resolution of our hostilities" in the Middle East. However, Iranian officials flatly denied any direct or indirect communications with the United States, with parliamentary speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf calling Trump's claims "fake news" designed to "manipulate" oil markets. The postponement came after Trump had threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened to international shipping within 48 hours (ultimatum issued March 21, 2026). Iranian state media claimed Trump "retreated" from his deadline "out of fear of Iran's response." Oil prices dropped 3% following Trump's announcement before recovering when Iran d...

"Very good and productive conversations with Iran about a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East." — Posted on Truth Social hours before the 48-hour ultimatum deadline, contradicted by Iranian officials who denied any communications occurred