WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Thursday he is delaying a deadline to strike Iran’s energy infrastructure until April 6, citing progress in ongoing negotiations.“As per Iranian Government request, please let this statement serve to represent that I am pausing the period of Energy Plant destruction by 10 Days to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 P.M., Eastern Time,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.He said talks are continuing and described them as progressing positively, despite what he called inaccurate media reports.Speaking at a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump said Iran is seeking to reach an agreement but expressed uncertainty about whether a deal would be finalized.“They’re not fools. They’re very smart, actually, in a certain way. And they’re great negotiators,” he said, while also criticizing their military capabilities.Trump said Iran is pushing for a deal, adding that the United States is not under pressure to reach an agreement.“In fact, we have other targets we want to hit before we leave. We’re hitting them on a daily basis,” he said.Regional tensions have escalated since Feb. 28, when the United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran. The escalation has led to significant casualties and ongoing exchanges.Iran has responded with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel and Gulf countries.Thirteen US service members have been killed and around 290 others injured since the start of the operation.WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Thursday he is delaying a deadline to strike Iran’s energy infrastructure until April 6, citing progress in ongoing negotiations.“As per Iranian Government request, please let this statement serve to represent that I am pausing the period of Energy Plant destruction by 10 Days to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 P.M., Eastern Time,” Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.He said talks are continuing and described them as progressing positively, despite what he called inaccurate media reports.Speaking at a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Trump said Iran is seeking to reach an agreement but expressed uncertainty about whether a deal would be finalized.“They’re not fools. They’re very smart, actually, in a certain way. And they’re great negotiators,” he said, while also criticizing their military capabilities.Trump said Iran is pushing for a deal, adding that the United States is not under pressure to reach an agreement.“In fact, we have other targets we want to hit before we leave. We’re hitting them on a daily basis,” he said.Regional tensions have escalated since Feb. 28, when the United States and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran. The escalation has led to significant casualties and ongoing exchanges.Iran has responded with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel and Gulf countries.Thirteen US service members have been killed and around 290 others injured since the start of the operation.
