U.S. President Donald Trump has postponed a threatened strike on Iran’s energy infrastructure, granting Tehran a fresh 10-day window to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing backchannel diplomacy.
The new deadline, now set for April 6, follows earlier ultimatums that had raised fears of a direct escalation in the already volatile U.S.-Israel–Iran conflict.
Trump claimed negotiations were “going very well,” even as Iran maintained a defiant posture, warning it could mine key Gulf routes if attacked.
Diplomatic efforts appear to be intensifying, with Pakistan, Türkiye and Egypt reportedly facilitating indirect talks between Washington and Tehran. Meanwhile, G7 foreign ministers have urged restraint, calling for an immediate halt to attacks on civilians and protection of critical infrastructure.
Despite the diplomatic tone, tensions remain high. Iran has warned it may target locations housing U.S. forces across the region, while Washington continues to project confidence, with Trump declaring that the U.S. has “already won” in a “certain sense.”
