President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social a 10-day extension of the pause on U.S. strikes against Iranian energy facilities, moving the deadline to April 6, 2026, at 8 P.M. Eastern Time. Trump stated the extension came at Iran's request and described negotiations as progressing "very well," with conversations that are "in-depth, detailed, and constructive." This marks the second extension since Trump's initial threat to strike Iranian energy infrastructure.
The announcement follows Trump's initial five-day pause announced March 23, which itself followed a 48-hour ultimatum demanding full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. However, Iranian officials continue to deny formal negotiations are occurring, with Tehran rejecting a U.S. 15-point ceasefire proposal and characterizing American offers as "one-sided and unfair."
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