President Donald Trump said new talks with Iran are expected to begin Monday, after he called off planned attacks. The announcement marked a shift from military escalation toward diplomacy, though the available reports did not indicate where the discussions would take place or who would represent either side.
Trump did not set a deadline for reaching an agreement. The timing and scope of the talks, as well as the issues to be addressed, remained unclear. The announcement also did not establish whether the suspension of planned attacks would be permanent or dependent on progress in negotiations.
Financial markets responded to the prospect of reduced tensions, with oil prices falling by more than 5% in reports tied to the diplomatic developments. The move reflected expectations that negotiations could lessen the immediate risk of a broader conflict in the Middle East.
The reversal was also being assessed as a sign that Iran may have gained leverage in the confrontation. The decision to pursue talks instead of attacks left the next steps uncertain, with attention focused on whether Monday’s discussions would lead to a lasting de-escalation or renewed pressure.