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Trump Orders 5-Day Delay of Iran Infrastructure Attack After 'Meaningful Talks'
US President Donald Trump announced he has instructed the Pentagon to delay military attacks on Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure by five days.
Trump Announces Delay in Iran Attack
U.S. President Donald Trump posted on social media on the morning of March 23 (around 8 PM JST) that "very good and meaningful discussions" with Iran had taken place over the past two days. Following these talks, he announced that he has instructed the Pentagon to delay military attacks on Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure for five days.
Background of Previous Warning and Current Decision
Previously, on March 21, President Trump had warned on social media that if Iran did not fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, the United States would attack Iranian power plants. This decision to delay the attack is seen as an indication that recent dialogues with Iran have progressed in a positive direction.
*Source: NHK (2026-03-23)*
