Trump's move followed a threat by Iran to attack Israel's power plants and those supplying US bases across the Gulf region if the US targets Iran's power network. Citing an unnamed source, Fars said Trump had retreated after hearing that Iran would respond by attacking all power plants in the region. A source briefed on Israel's war plans said Washington had kept it informed of its talks with Tehran, and that Israel was likely to follow Washington in suspending any targeting of Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure. On Saturday, Trump had warned that Iranian power plants would be destroyed if Tehran failed to "fully open" the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping within 48 hours. Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Monday threatened retaliation, saying they would attack Israel's power plants and those supplying US bases across the Gulf region if Trump followed through with his threat.

Source: The Telegraph March 23, 2026 11:26 UTC