Trump postpones military strikes on Iranian power plants - Reuters

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March 23, 2026
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President Trump postponed planned military strikes targeting Iranian power plants.

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President Trump has postponed military strikes targeting Iranian power plants, according to Reuters. The decision comes amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran following recent regional escalations. The postponement suggests the Trump administration may be reconsidering the scope or timing of military action against Iran's infrastructure. The move reflects deliberation within the administration on how to respond to Iranian activities without immediately escalating to strikes on critical civilian infrastructure. No timeline for a revised decision has been announced.

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