India, March 24 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a temporary halt to planned military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, signalling a possible opening for de-escalation after days of heightened tensions.

In a post shared on his social media platform X, Trump said the United States would suspend attacks on Iran's power plants and energy facilities for a period of five days. The decision, he noted, follows what he described as "productive" back-channel communications with Iranian representatives over the past two days.

According to the US President, the pause is intended to provide space for ongoing discussions that could lead to a broader resolution. While no formal agreement has been announced, the move suggests a shift...