United States President Donald Trump has postponed a planned deadline for possible strikes on Iran’s energy facilities, saying negotiations are progressing and showing signs of improvement.
The new deadline has been moved to April 6, after what Trump described as a request from Iran.
Trump had earlier given Iran a short window to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route, or face major attacks on its energy infrastructure.
But in a new statement, he said the U.S. would pause any action for 10 more days to allow talks to continue.
“Talks are ongoing… and they are going very well,” Trump said, pushing back against reports suggesting otherwise.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff revealed that Washington has sent a detailed 15-point proposal to Iran through intermediaries in Pakistan.
Iran has reportedly responded, demanding:
- An end to U.S. and Israeli attacks
- Respect for its control over the Strait of Hormuz
- Compensation for damages caused by the war
These demands suggest that major differences still remain between both sides.
Despite extending the deadline, Trump maintained a tough tone, warning that Iran could face severe consequences if talks fail.
At the same time, he claimed Iran is under heavy pressure and eager to strike a deal, even suggesting the U.S. could take control of Iranian oil resources
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