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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
James Reynolds

Trump calls off Iran energy site strikes after ‘productive’ talks

  • Donald Trump announced a five-day postponement of US military strikes on Iranian energy sites.
  • This decision followed "productive" talks with Tehran, which are set to continue throughout the week.
  • The postponement came just hours before a 48-hour ultimatum issued by Trump to Tehran was due to expire.
  • Trump had previously demanded that Tehran open the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil passage.
  • In response to potential US attacks, Iran had threatened to lay mines across the entire Persian Gulf.

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