Trump Pauses Iran Strikes, Talks Continue

0:00On March 23, President Trump announced he's putting off planned U.S. military strikes on Iranian energy sites for five days. This comes after what he called positive talks with leaders in Tehran aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East. Over the last two days, the discussions have been detailed and constructive, and they're set to keep going through the week. Trump directed the military to hold back on any action against power plants or key infrastructure during this window. Here this weekend, Trump had warned Iran with a 48-hour deadline to de-escalate and reopen the straight-of-form moves for safe shipping. Iran fired back Sunday, saying they'd shut the straight completely if the U.S. went ahead with attacks. The pause gives both sides room to negotiate a full resolution. Officials say the outcome hinges on how these meetings progress. For now, all eyes are on those talks as they could shift the course of this standoff.