Trump says military action has been postponed to allow negotiations over Iran’s nuclear programme and the Strait of Hormuz, while regional tensions and energy market concerns continue to rise.
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a temporary halt to plans for a new military strike against Iran, saying his administration will give diplomacy another opportunity to ease regional tensions, address concerns over Tehran’s nuclear programme and restore secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement posted on his social media platform, Trump said Iran and several Middle Eastern countries had requested additional time to finalize a diplomatic agreement focused on reopening the strategically vital waterway and resolving international concerns surrounding Iran’s nuclear activities.
Trump said Washington would suspend military action for now, provided negotiations produce a meaningful agreement within a reasonable timeframe. He described the decision as one aimed at promoting regional stability, global security and long-term prosperity. The U.S. president also claimed Israel supports the diplomatic approach, although Israeli officials have not publicly confirmed that position.
Despite the pause, the security situation across the Middle East remains highly volatile. Iranian officials warned that any military action by the United States or its allies would trigger an immediate response, insisting that Tehran would defend its sovereignty against any attack.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi separately spoke by telephone with senior officials from Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia to discuss the rapidly evolving crisis. During those conversations, he warned that any attack on Iran could have serious consequences for regional peace and stability while stressing that Tehran would respond proportionately to any military action involving the United States, Israel or regional partners.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also held discussions with President Trump regarding Washington’s policy toward Iran. While officials confirmed the conversation took place, no further details were released.
Iranian media linked to the country’s security establishment warned that attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure could lead to retaliatory strikes against oil and gas facilities across the Gulf, increasing concerns among global energy producers and financial markets.
Trump acknowledged that negotiations remain challenging and admitted his confidence in securing a breakthrough has weakened. Nevertheless, he said diplomacy remains the preferred path before any further military decisions are considered, with senior U.S. officials continuing efforts to reach a negotiated settlement.
The ongoing confrontation has already unsettled global energy markets. Security risks around the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical routes for crude oil exports—have disrupted commercial shipping and heightened concerns over future oil supplies, contributing to upward pressure on energy prices.
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