Trump’s announcement – will not attack Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for the next 5 days amidst meaningful talks

washington/Tehran, March 23. Amidst the 23-day ongoing war between America and Israel with Iran, US President Donald Trump has announced not to attack Iran for the next five days. Due to Trump’s announcement on Monday, there was a sudden huge fall in the prices of crude oil. However, the Iranian Foreign Ministry has rejected Trump’s claim and said that there is no contact with the US President.

US President Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform ‘Truth Social’, ‘The talks between America and Iran in the last two days have been very positive and its purpose is to end the long-running enmity between the two countries. Following these discussions, I have instructed the Department of War (Pentagon) not to attack power plants and energy targets in Iran for the next five days. The atmosphere of talks has been positive and constructive and this discussion will continue in future also.

I AM PLEASED 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 REGARDING A COMPLETE AND TOTAL RESOLUTION OF OUR HOSTILITIES IN THE MIDDLE EAST. BASED ON THE TENOR AND TONE OF THESE IN…

— Commentary: Trump Truth Social Posts On March 23, 2026

However, he also made it clear that the decision to postpone the attacks would depend on the success of further talks. In fact, Trump had threatened Iran two days ago that if the Hormuz Route was not opened within 48 hours, he would launch a major attack on Iran’s power plant.

Iran rejects Trump’s claim, denies any contact

According to the information quoting Iranian media, there has been no direct or indirect conversation with Trump. The report claims that Trump backed down after Iran’s warning. Iran’s Foreign Ministry has said that they are not having any kind of talks with America nor are they in a position to negotiate.

Reuters, quoting Iran’s Fars News Agency, based on a source, said that there has been no direct contact with Donald Trump, not even through an intermediary. The source claimed that Trump backed down after warnings of retaliatory action.

According to Iranian media, the ministry said that Trump wants to reduce energy prices and gain time for his planning. That’s why they are giving such statements. The statement also said that initiatives are being taken by regional countries to reduce tension, but their concerns should be put before America because it is it that started the war.

Brent crude fell below $100 after Trump’s announcement

Currently, global oil prices fell drastically after Trump’s order to stop attacks on Iran for five days. Brent crude fell below US$100 to $96 a barrel while US West Texas Intermediate slipped to $85.28. In this way, due to increased tension around the Strait of Hormuz, the earlier gains were lost.