https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-iran-war-strikes-energy-11720662
President Donald Trump has delayed for five days threatened strikes on Iranian energy targets, saying the pause would allow time for what he described as productive background talks.
Trump had originally threatened strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure unless the Strait of Hormuz was reopened within 48 hours.
It looks to his critics like a temporary TACO (the now infamous acronym for "Trump Always Chickens Out"); the Iranians have denied that discussions are taking place.
But the move also buys Trump some crucial time in a spiraling conflict.
Whether it's TACO or tactical, here's what Trump stands to gain:
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