Trump Postpones Potential Strikes on Iranian Power Plants, Citing Ongoing Constructive Talks

The Department of War has been instructed to postpone strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure, initially for five days.

President Donald Trump departs the White House on March 20, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times

President Donald Trump said on March 23 that he ordered a five‑day pause on planned U.S. strikes against Iranian energy sites after what he called “productive” talks toward a full resolution of the Middle East conflict.

In a Truth Social post, Trump stated that both sides discussed a “complete and total resolution” of the conflict, now entering its fourth week.