Trump instructs Dept of War to
Published on March 23, 2026.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Department of War to postpone military strikes against Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, pending the success of ongoing discussions. This follows a significant announcement as the war between Israel-US and Iran enters its fourth week. The US had previously warned Iran of severe consequences if it fails to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy transit route. Iran had issued a stringent warning to the United States, threatening to target critical energy infrastructure across the region in an 'irreversible manner'.
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