Trump postpones military strikes on Iran's power plants - Reuters

United States (US) President Donald Trump instructs the Department of War to postpone military strikes on Iranian power plants.

Remarks

US and Iran, have had, over last two days, very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in middle east.

I have instructed department of war to postpone any and all military strikes against iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five day period, subject to success of ongoing meetings and discussions.

I have instructed department of war to postpone any and all military strikes against iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five-day period, subject to success of ongoing meetings and discussions.


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