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U.S. won't strike Iran's power plants for 5 days, Trump says in turnaround on Strait of Hormuz deadline

U.S. won't strike Iran's power plants for 5 days, Trump says in turnaround on Strait of Hormuz deadline

Summary

President Donald Trump announced that the United States will wait five more days before considering attacks on Iran's power plants. This extension aims to give more time for negotiations over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.

Key Facts

  • President Trump extended the deadline for potential strikes on Iranian power plants by five days.
  • The extension is related to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for international shipping.
  • Trump suggested the possibility of resolving ongoing conflicts with Iran.
  • Iranian officials denied that any negotiations were taking place.
  • Trump mentioned that U.S. envoys talked with a "respected" Iranian leader.
  • Trump's Middle East special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner were involved in discussions.
  • Negotiations reportedly continued late into the evening on Sunday.

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