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Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants, but Iran denies talks
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump.
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'Productive' Talks With Iran, Strikes Postponed for 5 Days
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Iran warned that it would completely shut down the Strait of Hormuz and strike energy and water infrastructure across the Gulf.
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President Donald Trump put his threat to destroy Iranian power plants on hold for five days after what he described as “productive” talks with that country, sending oil down sharply and stocks soaring.
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President Donald Trump ordered the Department of War on Monday to “postpone” all strikes targeting power plants and energy infrastructure in Iran for five days this week. The announcement was the result of “very good and productive conversations” between the United States and Iran. It comes after Trump threatened to destroy Iranian power plants if…
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Iran calls Trump's bluff as president postpones threatened strikes
President Donald Trump claimed "productive conversations" with Iranian officials Monday as justification for extending his Strait of Hormuz deadline by five days, but Iran's foreign ministry denied any talks occurred. Trump issued a Saturday ultimatum threatening strikes on Iranian power plants unless U.S. vessels could transit the Strait of Hormuz,…
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