Politics Trump postpones ultimatum - "Productive" talks with Iran
US President Donald Trump has ordered no attacks on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for the next five days. This was the result of "very good and productive talks over the past two days on a full and final settlement of our hostilities", Trump wrote in capital letters on his Truth Social platform.
23.03.2026, 12:34
23.03.2026, 12:41
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The US president had previously threatened Iran with the destruction of its energy facilities if the country did not open the Strait of Hormuz, which is important for the global economy, completely and "without threats" within 48 hours. This deadline would have expired on Tuesday night in Germany. Iran then threatened to close the strait completely in the event of US attacks.
Trump has now written of "detailed and constructive talks" that are to continue this week. The suspension of the attacks is subject to the success of further meetings and negotiations.
The conflict over the Strait of Hormuz
Since the start of the war, Iran, which is under attack from the USA and Israel, has repeatedly called on ships in the Strait of Hormuz by radio not to pass through it. Since then, Tehran has also repeatedly attacked ships in the region - with serious consequences for the global trade in gas and oil.
The strait is the only connection between the Persian Gulf and the world's oceans and is considered one of the most important shipping routes in the world. Around a fifth of the world's oil is transported through the passage. Most of this goes to China, India and other Asian countries. Around 20 percent of the global liquefied natural gas trade also passes through the strait.
People in Germany are feeling the effects of the de facto blockade when filling up, among other things, because the prices of petrol and diesel have risen sharply. Experts suspect that food could also become more expensive.
