WASHINGTON — The United States continues its strategic military actions against Iran, despite President Trump’s recent decision to temporarily halt attacks on the nation’s energy infrastructure. This pause follows what the President described as “very good and productive conversations” with the struggling Iranian regime.
The US Central Command emphasized that while energy-related sites are off-limits for now, other Iranian targets remain susceptible to American strikes. President Trump expressed optimism about potentially reaching an agreement with Iran by the end of the week.
“U.S. forces continue to aggressively strike Iranian military targets with precision munitions,” stated CENTCOM on social media, accompanied by a video showing the destruction of an undisclosed facility.
The specific target shown in the video remains unidentified, as US Central Command, which oversees American military operations in the Middle East, has not released further details.
Earlier, President Trump revealed his decision to halt attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure for five days following two days of discussions with Iranian representatives. This announcement came just before the opening of the New York Stock Exchange, sparking a significant surge in the stock market, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average climbing more than 630 points after weeks of decline.
The announcement, which came shortly before the New York Stock Exchange opened, prompted a massive rebound within the stock market, prompting the Dow Jones to jump over 630 points after weeks of decline.
But key officials in Iran quickly disputed Trump’s claims, with Iran’s Parliamentary Speaker Mohammad Bager Galibaf denying that talks took place.
“No negotiations have been held with the US, and fake news is used to manipulate the financial and oil markets and escape the quagmire in which the US and Israel are trapped,” he said.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry also hit back at Trump’s claims, telling state media that: “Remarks by the US president are part of efforts to reduce energy prices and buy time to implement his military plans.”
Trump didn’t disclose the Iranian official with whom his administration held talks, fretting that he couldn’t divulge that because “I don’t want them to be killed.” He claimed that special envoy Steve Witkoff held the talks for his administration.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi acknowledged before Trump’s announcement that he had talks with his Turkish counterpart. In the past, Turkey has mediated negotiations between the US and Iran.
“The communication, as you know, has been blown to pieces. They were unable to talk to each other, but we’ve had very strong talks,” Trump said of Iran.
“If it goes well, we’re going to end up settling this. Otherwise, we just keep bombing our little hearts out.”
The president also stressed that the US wants “the nuclear dust.”
America’s Operation Epic Fury attacks on Iran began on Feb. 28. Trump is seeking a $200 billion military supplemental package from Congress to replenish America’s military stockpiles.
