Trump LIVE: US President issues major Iran war update after huge military strikes threat | World | News

Donald Trump issued a major update on the war in Iran – as his ultimatum to the regime was about to expire. Taking to Truth Social on Monday morning, the US President announced he had ordered the military to postpone any strikes against Iranian power plants. He said: “I am please 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, which will continue throughout the week, I have instructed the Department of War to postpone any and all military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for a five day period, subject to the success of the ongoing meetings and discussions.”

On Saturday, Mr Trump took to the Truth Social platform to warn the Tehran regime to either end its blockade in the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its power plants. He wrote: “If Iran doesn’t fully open, without threat, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 hours from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various power plants, starting with the biggest one first!” The message was issued at 11.44pm on March 21 – with the deadline set for 11.44pm on March 23.

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