On Thursday, March 26, US President Donald Trump announced that he would suspend attacks on Iran’s energy facilities for a period of 10 days following a request from Tehran, indicating a potential diplomatic opportunity amidst ongoing tensions.
In a message posted on Truth Social, Trump stated that this pause would last until Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time. “As per the request of the Iranian Government… I am halting the Energy Plant destruction for 10 days,” he remarked, noting that discussions with Iran were “progressing well” despite what he called “misleading statements” from the media.
“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. Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake… pic.twitter.com/LEURAJnRta
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 26, 2026
This announcement coincided with ongoing diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran, with Trump expressing a hopeful outlook regarding the discussions.
During a Cabinet meeting on Thursday morning, Trump stated that key figures, including special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, as well as Vice President JD Vance, would evaluate whether the negotiations were heading in a positive direction. He mentioned that there was still ample time remaining before the previously set deadline in Washington expires.
“We have a lot of time,” Trump remarked, adding, “In Trump time… that’s an eternity.”
The day before, Trump had adopted a more assertive stance, claiming that Iran was feeling pressure to agree. In another Truth Social post, he urged Tehran to “take the peace deal seriously soon,” cautioning that time was of the essence.
These comments came after Iran reportedly dismissed a 15-point US peace proposal. Trump characterized Iranian negotiators as “very different” and “strange,” asserting they sought a deal while publicly diminishing the level of engagement.
He further claimed that Iran had been “militarily obliterated” and faced “no chance of recovery,” criticizing its leadership for merely claiming to be reviewing the US proposal.
“They’d better get serious soon, before it is too late,” Trump cautioned, emphasizing that a failure to act swiftly could escalate the situation beyond a point of no return.
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