US President Donald Trump has announced that Washington and Tehran have opened talks aimed at the “complete and total resolution of hostilities” in the Middle East, signaling a potential de-escalation after days of heightened tensions.
Trump said the discussions had already influenced his decision to postpone previously threatened strikes on Iranian power plants, which he had warned would be carried out if Iran failed to meet US demands.
On Saturday night, Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. He warned that failure to comply would result in the United States “obliterating” Iranian power infrastructure, “starting with the biggest one first.”
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital artery for global oil shipments, and its closure has raised concerns about disruptions to international trade and energy supplies.
In a related diplomatic effort, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a 20-minute call with Trump late Sunday, during which both leaders agreed that reopening the Strait of Hormuz is “essential to resume global shipping.”
According to Downing Street, the conversation was “constructive,” despite taking place the same day Trump shared a satirical clip referencing the British leader.
Meanwhile, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has warned that it expects “several more weeks of fighting” in its ongoing conflict involving Iran and Hezbollah, underscoring the fragile and volatile security situation across the region.
Boluwatife Enome
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