Washington, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump announced a five-day delay in planned military strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure, signaling a potential diplomatic breakthrough in the escalating conflict tied to the Strait of Hormuz.

The decision, shared via Truth Social just hours before the original deadline, follows what Trump described as “very good and productive conversations” between U.S. and Iranian officials. The talks aim to secure Iran’s reopening of the critical waterway, through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply transits.

The move comes amid mounting global concern, with the International Energy Agency warning that continued disruption in the Strait could trigger severe consequences for the global economy, including rising energy prices and supply instability.

Trump emphasized that the temporary pause in military action is intended to give diplomacy a chance, expressing optimism that negotiations could lead to a “complete and total resolution” of the conflict.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point of geopolitical tension, with any prolonged closure posing a direct threat to international trade and energy markets.