He delayed strikes on power plants, claiming productive discussions, while Iran denies any contact with Washington.
Trump delays strike threat: Former President Donald Trump told CNN that there are reportedly 15 points of agreement between the United States and Iran following recent talks. He also stated that he will pause any planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure for five days. This comes after earlier threats to act if Iran did not agree to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran denies dialogue
Iran’s foreign ministry, as reported by state-affiliated media, rejected the idea of any direct communication with Washington, stating that “no dialogue” has taken place. However, multiple countries are said to be acting as intermediaries, relaying messages between the US and Iran in an effort to reduce escalating tensions, according to sources cited by CNN.
Ongoing strikes and casualties
The conflict continues to intensify, with reports indicating that thousands of people have been killed in Iran and Lebanon since the fighting began. In the latest developments, several areas across Tehran were reportedly targeted in renewed Israeli airstrikes, according to Iranian state media.
Oil markets respond sharply: Following Trump’s remarks, global oil prices dropped significantly. The international oil benchmark fell by more than 7%, trading below $99 per barrel, after briefly rising to $114 earlier in the day amid rising geopolitical tensions.