New York, March 23 (NationPress) In a significant shift, President Donald Trump announced that the negotiations between the United States and Iran have been "very good and productive". As a result, he has decided to postpone his threat to bomb Iran's power facilities, extending the deadline by an additional five days.

Despite Trump's claims, Iran, which previously stated it was not interested in a ceasefire, has yet to respond publicly to these negotiation assertions.

Earlier, Trump had issued a stern warning that he would "obliterate" Iran's electricity system within 48 hours if Tehran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, escalating the conflict further.

In retaliation, Iran threatened to completely close the strait and respond against the electricity systems of Gulf nations if its power grid were attacked.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump expressed satisfaction with the discussions, stating, "I am pleased to report that the United States of America, and the country of Iran, have had over the last two days, very good and productive conversations regarding a complete and total resolution of our hostilities in the Middle East."

He noted that future actions would depend on the outcomes of ongoing discussions.

Trump did not disclose the details of the negotiations or with whom Washington was engaging.

He had previously mentioned uncertainty regarding Iran's leadership following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khameini, the Supreme Leader, and the subsequent power dynamics.

Reports indicate that his successor, Mojtaba Khameini, has not appeared publicly and is believed to be injured.

Initially advocating for a swift military response to decapitate Iran's leadership and dismantle its missile and nuclear capabilities, Trump now faces a drawn-out conflict that has resulted in attacks on his Gulf allies and a global energy crisis, particularly with the Strait of Hormuz largely closed to shipping.

With mid-term elections approaching, which could alter Congressional control, Trump appears to be seeking a way to de-escalate the situation to prevent it from spiraling out of control.

He stated last week that he was preparing to "winding down our great Military efforts in the Middle East concerning the Terrorist Regime of Iran," notably not mentioning regime change as a prerequisite—an evident departure from his earlier stance that he would need to approve Iran's next Supreme Leader.

Israel’s response to any efforts by Trump to conclude the war remains unclear. Military Chief Lt Gen Eyal Zamir noted that while they are at a pivotal point, their resolve to "continue to fight for our freedom and future" remains firm.

In a troubling development, Iranian missiles have successfully breached Israel's Iron Dome defense system, striking Dimona, where Israel's nuclear facilities are located.

Trump stated that the postponement of his threat to strike Iran's power system was based on the constructive nature of the ongoing conversations, which are set to continue throughout the week.

In an unexpected admission, Trump acknowledged a lack of awareness regarding the geopolitical realities, particularly Iran's potential retaliation against Gulf states.

The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passage for about 20% of global energy supplies, has seen rising oil prices due to the ongoing conflict, with effects reaching as far as gas stations in Washington.

In an unusual move, the Trump administration temporarily lifted certain sanctions on Iranian oil imports while simultaneously engaged in conflict, aiming to mitigate the oil price surge.

Trump has urged other nations reliant on oil and gas transit through the strait to ensure its security, declaring, "The Hormuz Strait will have to be guarded and policed, as necessary, by other Nations who use it."

While allowing ships bound for countries like India and China to pass, Iran has threatened to block others.

On Sunday, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte indicated that his organization, along with allies such as South Korea, Australia, the UAE, Bahrain, and Japan, is exploring ways to secure the vital strait.