Iran said the reversal was designed to lower energy prices and "buy time" for Trump's military plans. Trump had threatened to "obliterate" Iran's power plants unless it ends a blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz that has sent global energy prices soaring.

U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that Iran wants “to make a deal,” and claimed U.S. envoys have been holding talks with a “respected” Iranian leader. Iran denied the claims.

Trump said Monday that U.S.-Iran talks would "continue throughout the week."

Iran denied holding talks with the US as tensions escalated, with warnings over the Strait of Hormuz and fresh strikes in Lebanon.

Strikes targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure marked a sharp escalation on Day 25 of the conflict on Tuesday, with the semi-official Fars News Agency reporting damage to key gas facilities in central Iran.

Several Gulf states reported fresh missile and drone attacks overnight.

President Donald Trump warned the U.S. would destroy Iran’s power plants if it didn't open the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it would attack U.S. and Israeli energy infrastructure in response.

President Trump said he would postpone a deadline for striking Iran’s energy infrastructure after “productive” talks to resolve hostilities. Iranian state media said he was “backing down” after threats of retaliation.

Donald Trump has issued an update on Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid claims he may be dead - it came as Iran issued new threats again the US

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