Trump announces 'productive' Iran talks to end conflict

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2026 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Market data provided by Factset. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Legal Statement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by LSEG. President Donald Trump ordered the War Department to postpone possible strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure in a Truth Social post Monday, saying the U.S. and Iran have had "productive" talks to end the conflict. President Donald Trump delayed his 48-hour deadline for Iran to clear the Strait of Hormuz, which was set to expire Monday evening. Trump ordered the Department of War to pause attacks on Iranian power infrastructure for five days amid talks with Tehran. Trump said the U.S. has had "very good" talks with leaders in Tehran that could lead to a 'complete' end of hostilities. Trump and UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer issued a joint call for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday night. Direct talks between the United States and Iran on ending the war could be held in Islamabad as early as this week, Reuters reported on Monday. Until no