Trump extends deadline for Iran negotiations
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Trump extends Iran negotiations deadline by 10 days and pauses threats to bomb Iranian energy infrastructure.
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Continued diplomatic pause reduces near-term risk of military escalation that could disrupt global oil markets and increase energy costs for American consumers.
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President Trump extended a pause on strikes against Iranian energy facilities by 10 days to April 6, 2026, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, following Tehran's request. The Trump administration is using Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey as mediators to push for a high-level Iranian meeting this week to discuss a U.S. proposal for ending the war, with the Strait of Hormuz closure adding urgency to the talks. If negotiations stall, military escalation becomes more likely, with the Pentagon preparing options for a "final blow" that could include ground forces and a massive bombing campaign. Trump said the talks are "going very well," but the new deadline signals he views diplomacy as time-limited before potential military action resumes.
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Trump administration, through mediators Pakistan, Egypt, and Turkey, is requesting a high-level meeting with Tehran to discuss U.S. peace proposals.
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