CBS NewsMar 24, 2026, 3:03 AM
Trump postpones strikes on Iran's power plants after "productive conversations"
Iranian state media said there was no "direct or indirect communication" with President Trump, but a senior Iranian official later indicated they'd received communication from a mediator.
The Globe and MailMar 23, 2026, 10:37 AM
Trump postpones strikes on Iran’s power plants after ‘constructive’ talks
Tehran did not acknowledge any direct talks with Washington
CNBCMar 23, 2026, 1:43 PM
Watch Energy Secretary Wright discuss Iran war after Trump postpones power plant strikes
Wright's comments Monday come after Trump threatened to bomb Iran's power plants if the Islamic Republic's leaders do not fully open the Strait of Hormuz.
The Straits TimesMar 23, 2026, 1:56 PM
‘Fake news’: Iran denies talks with US after Trump postpones strikes on power grid
Iran denied that there had been such talks, and ridiculed the suggestion as an attempt to rig financial markets.
CBS NewsMar 23, 2026, 12:53 PM
Trump postpones threat to attack Iran power plants as Israel launches new strikes
In the Iran war, President Trump postponed his threat to strike Iran's civilian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened. Charlie D'Agata has the latest on the war, including new attacks from Israel and Iran continuing to strike back.
CNBCMar 23, 2026, 6:34 PM
Gold losses ease as Trump postpones Iran energy strikes
Precious metals recovered some of Monday morning's heavy losses after President Trump delayed strikes against Iran's energy facilities.
The GuardianMar 23, 2026, 7:01 PM
Stock markets swing and oil prices fall after Trump postpones strikes on Iran power plants
European shares start to rise after US president says talks have been ‘very good and productive’ Business live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates Global stock markets swung wildly and oil prices fell on Monday after Donald Trump postponed US attacks on Iranian power plants for five days. European stock markets, which had been falling sharply in the hours before Trump’s social media post, mostly rose on Monday as relieved investors digested the update. Continue reading...
Al JazeeraMar 23, 2026, 3:13 PM
Energy, water, bonds: What are Iran’s targets if Trump hits power plants?
Donald Trump's Strait of Hormuz deadline for Iran raises concerns about attacks on energy in the Middle East.
CBS NewsMar 23, 2026, 11:56 PM
Trump postpones deadline to strike Iranian power plants amid hope for peace deal
In the middle of the latest wave of the air strikes across Iran, there was a sudden about-face from President Trump, postponing for five days a deadline to "obliterate" Iran's power plants in order to break the country's siege on the Strait of Hormuz. Charlie D'Agata has the latest.
Al JazeeraMar 23, 2026, 11:13 AM
Trump postpones military strikes on Iranian power plants for five days
The US president's announcement comes after he holds 'good and productive conversations' with Tehran.
Sky NewsMar 23, 2026, 1:18 PM
Iran says Trump has 'backed down' after he postpones energy attacks
Donald Trump has said he has postponed attacks against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure after "very good and productive conversations" with Tehran.
The Globe and MailMar 23, 2026, 3:11 PM
Trump puts off threat to bomb Iran power grid, citing talks
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he had given orders to postpone any military strikes against Iranian power plants for five days, hours ahead of a deadline that threatened further escalation in the conflict now in its fourth week.
The Straits TimesMar 23, 2026, 11:36 AM
Trump puts off strikes on Iran’s power grid; Iranian agency denies report of talks to end war
The US President gave orders to postpone any strikes against Iranian power plants for five days.
The Straits TimesMar 23, 2026, 10:06 AM
Kremlin says strikes near Bushehr nuclear plant in Iran are dangerous
MOSCOW, March 23 - U.S.-Israeli strikes near the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran are extremely dangerous and Russia has shared its concerns with the United States, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Monday.
The GuardianMar 22, 2026, 11:35 PM
Iran vows to destroy Middle East water and energy facilities if US attacks power plants
Tehran’s response to Trump’s threat signals a potentially dangerous escalation as both sides menace sites relied on by millions Middle East crisis live – latest updates Tehran has said it will “irreversibly destroy” essential infrastructure across the Middle East, including vital water systems, if the US follows through on Donald Trump’s threat to “obliterate” Iran’s power plants unless the strait of Hormuz is fully opened within two days. As Iranian missiles struck two southern Israeli cities overnight , injuring dozens of people, and Tehran deployed long-range missiles for the first time, the developments signalled a dangerous potential escalation of the war, now in its fourth week, with both sides threatening facilities relied on by millions of people. Continue reading...
NBC NewsMar 23, 2026, 12:28 PM
U.S. stocks rise, oil prices fall after Trump backs off threat to hit Iran's power grid
U.S. stocks surged and oil fell after Trump and Iran gave conflicting reports about talks between the U.S. and Iran.
The Straits TimesMar 23, 2026, 5:06 AM
Tehran points at tit for tat retaliation if its power plants are targeted in Iran war
The statement seemingly retracted earlier threats to crucial desalination plants in the region.
Fox NewsMar 23, 2026, 12:18 AM
Iran threatens mass ‘water war’ with strikes on key plants in days, UN official warns
Iran threatens to target desalination and energy infrastructure within days, a U.N. official warns, citing lasting consequences for global markets and water supplies.