According to CNN, President Donald Trump revealed on Monday that renewed discussions with Iran began shortly after he issued a warning to target the nation’s energy infrastructure. Speaking at an event in Tennessee, Trump explained that planned strikes on Iranian power plants were put on hold as diplomatic channels reopened.
“We were planning tomorrow on shooting down some of their power plants, and we’re not going to; we’re going to hold that up,” Trump said. “Hopefully we won’t have to do it, and hopefully we can make a deal that’s good for all of us.” The remarks underscore the delicate balance between pressure and diplomacy in the ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Trump’s threat came after Iran failed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime corridor through which a significant portion of the world’s oil supply passes See More In full…