Trump Halts Iran Strike Threat as Early Talks Open Door to De-Escalation

Trump postponed plans to strike Iran’s power plants after early, non-substantive talks with Iran emerged, extending a five-day pause to gauge progress. Iran denied formal negotiations, while U.S. officials warned talks are still in the early stages. The diplomacy aims to de-escalate the war and is occurring as markets react to the conflict and efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz continue.