US President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media on the South Lawn of the White House before boarding Marine One for a trip to Florida in Washington, D.C., on March 20, 2026.

Trump Postpones Iran Power Plant Strikes, Says Talks Going 'Very Well'

Mar 27, 2026 7:32 AMPublished Mar 27, 2026 7:32 AM

Trump said Thursday he would not yet strike Iranian power plants after a request from Tehran, and added that talks were "going very well."

US President Donald Trump said Thursday he would not yet strike Iranian power plants as previously threatened after a request from Tehran, and added that talks with the Islamic republic were "going very well."

"As per Iranian Government request, please let this statement serve to represent that I am pausing the period of Energy Plant destruction by 10 Days to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 P.M., Eastern Time," Trump said on his Truth Social platform.

"Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others, they are going very well."

The US president on Saturday had given Iran 48 hours to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on its power plants.