JERUSALEM, Israel – President Trump extended the deadline for attacks on Iran’s energy sector by ten days on Thursday. The extension allows for continued diplomatic talks between the U.S. and the Iranian regime to end the war.
The president made the announcement on Truth Social, posting, “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. Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others, they are going very well.”
At Thursday’s White House cabinet meeting, Trump described Iran’s position.
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“They are begging to make a deal. Not me. They’re begging to make a deal. And anybody that saw what was happening over there would understand why they want to make a deal,” Trump stated.
He added, “But they say, ‘Oh, we’re not talking to them (the U.S.)’ Anybody would know that. Only a fool, and they’re not fools. They’re very smart, actually, in a certain way, and they’re great negotiators. I say they’re lousy fighters, but they’re great negotiators.”
Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff insisted during the meeting that talks are moving forward.
“I can report to you today that we have, along with your foreign policy team, presented a 15-point action list that forms the framework for a peace deal. This has been circulated through the Pakistani government acting as the mediator, and this has resulted in strong and positive messaging in talks,” Witkoff said.
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