Donald Trump has said he is postponing strikes on Iranian power plants for a five-day period, extending a deadline he gave the regime to open the strait of Hormuz. Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour

Trump postpones military strikes on Iranian power plants for five days amid escalating tensions and ongoing diplomatic discussions.

U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said he would order the military to postpone strikes on Iran's power plants and energy infrastructure for five days.