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The President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced on Monday the postponement of the military ultimatum against Iran for five days, after describing the discussions held in the last 48 hours between both parties as "very positive and productive."
In a message posted on his social network Truth, the president explained that he has ordered the temporary suspension of any planned military actions against Iranian energy infrastructure, pending the progression of new rounds of dialogue.
"I am pleased to announce that the United States and Iran have engaged in very positive and productive conversations over the past two days regarding the complete resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East," Trump wrote.
The president emphasized that, due to the "constructive, detailed, and profound" tone of the negotiations, he instructed the Department of Defense to postpone "all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a period of five days," making the measure contingent upon the progress of the ongoing talks.
From military threats to diplomatic engagement
The announcement marks a temporal shift from the stance taken just two days earlier, when Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most strategic maritime routes for oil transportation.
At that moment, the leader warned that if the demand was not met, the United States would launch targeted attacks against key electrical facilities in Iran, starting with those of the highest capacity.
Tension had intensified following a series of incidents attributed to the Iranian regime, including attacks on commercial vessels and the de facto closure of the Strait, through which nearly one-third of the world's oil trade passes.
International pressure and energy risk
The U.S. ultimatum coincided with a joint statement signed by 22 countries—including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Japan, Canada, and Australia—that demanded Iran's immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the cessation of hostilities.
The signatories strongly condemned the attacks on civilian vessels and the actions targeting energy infrastructure, warning about the global impact of an escalation in the region.
The situation worsened following the launch of Iranian missiles against the industrial city of Ras Laffan in Qatar, where the largest natural gas export facility in the world is located, raising alarms in international markets.
Energy analysts warn that any prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to a significant increase in oil prices, with direct consequences for economies reliant on crude oil imports.
Expectations for the coming days
Trump's decision opens a diplomatic window that could temporarily reduce tension in the Middle East, although the situation remains volatile and dependent on the outcome of negotiations.
Washington has made it clear that it is maintaining pressure on Tehran, while the international community watches cautiously to see whether this waiting period leads to a real de-escalation or a new episode of confrontation.
For the moment, the world remains watchful of the developments in discussions that could determine the immediate direction of global energy security.
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