Trump Extends Iran Strike Deadline As He Claims Talks Are “Going Very Well

According to Ireporter Online, President Donald Trump has postponed a planned U.S. military strike on Iran’s energy infrastructure, citing optimism that ongoing negotiations may lead to a resolution of the conflict. Trump announced on Thursday that he would extend his previous ultimatum, moving the potential attack deadline to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 P.M. Eastern Time.

The escalation comes as the conflict between Iran and Israel enters its second month, with global energy markets experiencing significant strain. Central to the crisis is the strategic Strait of Hormuz, through which nearly 20% of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas passes under normal conditions.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged the Group of Seven to support efforts to reopen the vital shipping lane ahead of a scheduled meeting of foreign ministers in France, highlighting the global economic risks of continued disruption.

Trump previously set a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to reopen the strait, threatening attacks on its energy facilities, but has since extended the deadline twice. The U.S. President insisted that negotiations were progressing positively despite Iran’s cautious response. “Talks are ongoing and… they are going very well,” Trump said on his Truth Social platform.

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed that a 15-point proposal had been transmitted to Tehran via Pakistani intermediaries. He added that Iran had allowed ten oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz, signaling some willingness to engage.

Iran, however, has reportedly demanded recognition of its sovereignty over the strait, war reparations, and an end to U.S. and Israeli military actions against its territory and allies, including Hezbollah, while awaiting Washington’s response to its counter-proposals.

Meanwhile, the Israeli military reported a wide-scale strike on Iranian infrastructure in Tehran early Friday, while explosions in southern Beirut followed airstrikes targeting Hezbollah strongholds. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks on Israeli positions and U.S.-linked military sites in the Gulf.

The conflict, which began on February 28 with joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and led to an international energy crunch. Countries such as Japan and Vietnam are reportedly implementing emergency measures to mitigate rising fuel costs, while the World Bank warned of broader global economic consequences.

At a White House meeting, Trump alternated between diplomacy and renewed threats, suggesting that the United States could exert control over Iran’s oil resources. In Israel, opposition leader Yair Lapid criticized the government for overstretching the military across multiple fronts, a concern echoed by military officials.

Lebanon, which entered the conflict on March 2 after Hezbollah launched rockets into Israel, condemned Israeli attacks and plans to petition the United Nations Security Council. Hezbollah confirmed further rocket strikes on northern Israel on Friday, prompting air raid sirens and civilian sheltering.