U.S. President Donald Trump signaled he may postpone a planned strike on Iran if diplomatic talks show promise, per Axios report.
The White House doubts extending Iran's deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, set for 8 PM ET Tuesday.
Trump threatened to hit Iran's power plants and bridges, saying the entire country could be 'taken out' if deadline missed.
Some U.S. officials note Trump is less optimistic about a deal and may issue final strike orders as early as Tuesday evening.