President Donald Trump said talks between the United States and Iran are expected to resume Monday, after he called off planned U.S. strikes. The announcement marked a shift from the threatened military action toward renewed diplomatic efforts, though details about the negotiations and their scope were not immediately provided.
Trump said the decision to pause the strikes followed requests from U.S. allies, according to coverage of the announcement. It was not clear from the available information which allies were involved or what conditions were attached to the planned talks.
The development was reported amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and continuing uncertainty over the prospects for a broader U.S.-Iran agreement. Coverage also focused on the potential economic impact, with oil prices falling more than 4% as investors responded to signs that diplomatic efforts could ease regional tensions.
The planned talks were expected to provide an opportunity for both sides to address the issues that had led to the threatened strikes. Further details, including the participants, location and agenda, were not immediately available.