India, March 24 -- US President Donald Trump has delayed potential military strikes against Iran, granting a five-day window amid what he described as "productive" discussions between the two nations. However, Iranian officials have firmly denied that any such negotiations are taking place.

Trump had previously warned that the United States could "hit and obliterate" Iran's energy facilities if shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continued. On Monday, he announced that planned attacks on Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure would be postponed, citing what he characterised as positive diplomatic engagement over the past two days.

In a statement shared on his platform Truth Social, Trump said the conversations with Tehra...