BREAKING: Trump Says He is In Talks With Iran to End War
The US orders a five-day halt to military action against Iranian energy infrastructure. President Trump signals a major shift toward diplomacy, but warns the pause is conditional on "complete and total resolution" negotiations.
US President Donald Trump said his administration has held “very good and productive” talks with Iran in recent days, announcing a temporary halt to planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure as negotiations continue.
In a statement, Trump said discussions over the past two days focused on reaching a “complete and total resolution” to ongoing hostilities in the Middle East. He described the talks as “in depth, detailed and constructive,” signaling a possible diplomatic opening after weeks of escalating conflict.
As a result, Trump said he has ordered a five-day postponement of any US military action targeting Iranian power plants and energy facilities. The pause, he added, is conditional on the progress of ongoing negotiations.
The decision marks a notable shift in tone after recent threats of expanded strikes, particularly tied to tensions over maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz. The administration had previously warned of attacks on Iran’s energy sector if Tehran did not allow safe passage for shipping through the critical waterway.
Trump’s announcement suggests that, at least for now, Washington is testing whether diplomacy can achieve some of its core objectives without further escalation.
The talks come as the US-led military campaign against Iran enters its fourth week, with significant damage reported to Iranian military and strategic assets. At the same time, concerns have been mounting in Washington and among allies about the risks of a prolonged conflict, including economic fallout and the potential for broader regional instability.
It remains unclear what concessions, if any, have been discussed behind closed doors. Trump did not provide details on the substance of the negotiations or whether they involve direct talks with Iranian officials or intermediaries.
The phrase “complete and total resolution” also leaves room for interpretation, as US war aims have included degrading Iran’s missile capabilities, limiting its nuclear program, and curbing its regional proxy networks.
For Iran, entering talks while under sustained military pressure may reflect a tactical decision rather than a strategic shift. Tehran has historically used negotiations to buy time or reduce immediate threats while preserving longer-term capabilities.
Still, even a temporary pause in planned strikes could have immediate implications, particularly for global energy markets and shipping routes that have been under strain since the start of the conflict.
The five-day window now becomes a critical test. If talks produce tangible progress, it could open the door to de-escalation. If not, the delay may simply precede a renewed round of strikes, potentially at a larger scale.
For now, the administration appears to be balancing pressure with diplomacy, keeping military options on hold while exploring whether a negotiated outcome is still possible.
Whether that balance holds is likely to become clear within days, not weeks.