Afghanistan, March 24 -- Donald Trump said the United States held "constructive" talks with Iran and ordered a five-day delay in planned military strikes on Iranian energy facilities, signaling a possible diplomatic opening.
Trump stated that the decision to postpone attacks on nuclear and energy infrastructure was based on the positive tone of recent discussions, adding that further action would depend on the outcome of ongoing contacts.
However, Iranian authorities quickly rejected the claims. The foreign ministry and media linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps denied any direct or indirect negotiations with Washington.
The announcement briefly impacted global markets, with oil prices falling after Trump's remarks, reflecting...