Trump Extends Pause On Strikes Against Iranian Power Plants As Talks Continue

Trump extends pause on strikes against Iranian power plants as talks continue US President Donald Trump has extended a pause on planned military strikes targeting Iranian power and energy infrastructure by 10 days, saying negotiations with Tehran are ongoing and progressing positively. Announcement of the pause Mr Trump said the United States would delay attacks on Iran’s energy facilities until 6 April 2026, describing the move as part of ongoing diplomatic efforts.The pause was initially shorter but has now been extended to 10 days Trump said the decision followed a request from Iran, though this has been disputed by some mediators He insisted that “talks are going very well” despite conflicting reports The announcement comes amid a widening conflict involving the US, Israel and Iran, which began in late February 2026. The US and Israel launched strikes on Iranian targets Iran retaliated with attacks across the region, including against US-linked sites Thousands of people have reportedly been killed, and tensions remain high
Washington had previously threatened to strike Iran’s energy and power infrastructure, particularly if Tehran failed to meet demands related to security and shipping routes such as the Strait of Hormuz US officials say negotiations are continuing through intermediaries, with a proposed 15-point peace plan reportedly on the table. Iran has publicly rejected some US demands Both sides remain far apart on key issues such as nuclear policy and regional influence Despite this, Trump has maintained an optimistic tone, suggesting that progress is being made and that a deal could still be reached.
Oil prices surged sharply after the outbreak of fighting
Markets reacted cautiously to the temporary pause in strikes
Analysts warn that prolonged instability could disrupt global energy supply The Strait of Hormuz one of the world’s most critical oil shipping routes remains central to the with any disruption posing major risks to global trade.
While the pause signals a possible window for diplomacy, uncertainty continues It is unclear whether talks will lead to a ceasefire Military action could resume if negotiations fail
Disagreements persist over whether Iran actually requested the pause