Trump Extends Hormuz Deadline Five Days, Claims 'Productive' Talks as Iran Denies Any Negotiations

President Trump postponed threatened strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, claiming 'very good and productive conversations' with a 'top person' in Iran that could yield 'a complete and total resolution.' Trump said Jared Kushner and envoy Steve Witkoff participated in talks Sunday evening. Within minutes, Iran's Foreign Ministry categorically denied any discussions, calling Trump's claims a 'retreat out of fear of Iran's response.' Egypt, Pakistan, and Turkey are passing messages between the sides and attempting to set up a call between Parliament Speaker Qalibaf and Trump's team. The five-day pause on energy strikes is the first de-escalatory signal from the US since the war began February 28.