President Donald Trump announced Monday morning that he had ordered the U.S. military to delay strikes on some Iranian infrastructure targets for five days while his team negotiates with Tehran.
After posting critical statements about the new Iranian government on his Truth Social platform over the weekend, Trump said Monday that the U.S. and Iran have had “productive” negotiations. Stock markets rebounded and oil prices by the barrel dropped almost immediately after his Truth Social post went live shortly after 7 a.m. Eastern time.
“I am pleased to report that the United States of America, and the country of Iran, have had, over the last two days, very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East,” Trump wrote in all capital letters.
