President Trump ordered a five‑day halt to planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure following two days of “productive” talks with Tehran, temporarily defusing a standoff that began with a 48‑hour ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and had sparked fears of a wider regional conflict.
President Donald Trump warned Iran’s leaders not to kill peaceful protesters, saying the U.S. is ready to act as unrest over economic conditions grows and casualties are reported.