US President Donald Trump announced on March 23, 2026, that he has postponed planned military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five-day period.
In a social media post, Trump stated that the United States and Iran have engaged in "very good and productive conversations" over the past two days aimed at achieving a complete resolution of hostilities in the Middle East.
Citing the constructive tone of the detailed discussions, which are scheduled to continue throughout the week, the president noted he had instructed the "Department of War" to delay the impending strikes. He emphasized that the temporary pause remains subject to the success of the ongoing diplomatic meetings.