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Trump tells CNBC he is pausing strikes on energy infrastructure for five days after talks with Iran

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The U.S. president announced a five-day pause on planned military strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure and power plants following what he called "very productive" negotiations to resolve Middle East hostilities. Talks between U.S. and Iranian officials will continue this week after intense discussions, with the president expressing optimism about a "substantive" agreement while describing the situation in Iran as "regime change." The decision follows a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for 20% of global oil and gas shipments, which Iran had restricted amid escalating tensions. Iran warned that attacks on its power plants could trigger "irreversible destruction" of Gulf energy infrastructure, raising stakes ahead of the temporary U.S. military stand-down. Oil prices dropped sharply after the announcement, reflecting market relief over reduced immediate conflict risks, though negotiations remain fragile and outcomes uncertain.
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President Donald Trump on Monday said he would order the military to postpone strikes on Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure for five days following "productive" dialogue regarding "total resolution" of hostilities in the Middle East.Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform that the U.S. and Iran had "VERY GOOD AND PRODUCTIVE CONVERSATIONS REGARDING A COMPLETE AND TOTAL RESOLUTION OF OUR HOSTILITIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST."The U.S. president said these talks would continue through the week. Oil prices fell sharply on the news. Speaking on a call with CNBC's Joe Kernen on Monday morning, Trump said discussions with Iranian authorities had been very intense and that he remains hopeful something very substantive can be achieved. The U.S. president also insisted on the same call that what is unfolding in Iran can be described as regime change, Kernen reported.Trump's comments come shortly after he had given Iran 48 hours to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The narrow waterway is a key maritime corridor that connects the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. Roughly 20% of global oil and gas typically passes through it.Iran's Parliament spokesperson Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf had said critical infrastructure and energy facilities in the Gulf region could be "irreversibly destroyed" should Iranian power plants be attacked.This is breaking news. Please refresh for updates.Got a confidential news tip? We want to hear from you.Sign up for free newsletters and get more CNBC delivered to your inboxGet this delivered to your inbox, and more info about our products and services.© 2026 Versant Media, LLC.

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