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Trump extends pause on attacking Iran energy facilities to April 6, says talks with Tehran 'going very well'

On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced a 10-day extension to the pause on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure, setting a new deadline of April 6, 2026.
Washington delivered a 15-point peace framework via Pakistani intermediaries, though Iranian officials initially dismissed the proposal as "one-sided and unfair."
Iran maintains its "de facto" control over the Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of global oil flows, keeping the waterway effectively closed and driving Brent crude prices up more than 40%.
Amid the diplomatic efforts, Israel reported killing IRGC naval commander Commodore Alireza Tangsiri, while authorities confirmed more than 1,900 deaths in Iran and over 1,100 in Lebanon.
Trump claimed during a Cabinet meeting that Iran is "begging" to make a deal, though Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied Tehran is engaging in any direct talks.

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