On March 23, U. S. President Donald Trump said that recent talks between Washington and Tehran had yielded positive results, describing two days of negotiations as constructive.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump indicated that the dialogue between the United States and Iran had progressed in a favorable direction. Against this backdrop, he ordered the Pentagon to temporarily suspend potential strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure. Under this directive, U.S. forces will refrain from targeting Iranian energy facilities for the next five days.

According to Trump, the discussions are aimed at reaching a comprehensive resolution to disagreements between the two sides in the Middle East. Negotiations are expected to continue throughout the week.

The president’s remarks were quickly reflected in global oil markets. Brent crude prices dropped by around 10 percent, with the cost of a barrel falling below $100 for the first time since March 19.

Earlier reports had warned that the United States risks becoming drawn into a prolonged conflict. Analysts have pointed to the possibility that tensions with Iran could follow a trajectory similar to past military campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan.