Trump Extends Pause on Strikes Against Iran’s Energy Sites until April 6

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a 10-day extension of a temporary halt on attacks targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure, pushing the pause to April 6. 

The decision, made at Tehran’s request, comes at a delicate moment for global markets already rattled by war-driven uncertainty and rising oil prices.

The move signals a cautious attempt by Washington to avoid further escalation while keeping diplomatic channels open. U.S. officials have increasingly pointed to negotiations as the preferred pathway to ending the conflict, even as military tensions remain elevated across the region.

Trump revealed the decision in a post on Truth Social, stating: “Based on the request of the Iranian government, please consider this statement as a declaration of a temporary halt to the destruction of energy facilities.” He added that talks were ongoing and “proceeding very well,” dismissing what he described as inaccurate media coverage.

The extension follows an initial five-day pause announced earlier in the week, which had been set to expire Friday. The pause applies specifically to U.S. strikes on Iranian power stations and broader energy infrastructure, targets that have become central to the conflict’s economic dimension.

Markets reacted swiftly to the broader geopolitical backdrop. Major U.S. stock indices declined during Thursday’s session, while oil prices surged sharply, reflecting fears of prolonged supply disruptions. The  continuous clousure of Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil flows, has amplified concerns about energy security and price volatility.

Analysts say the temporary halt may offer a narrow window for diplomacy but warn that underlying risks remain high. With military deployments continuing and rhetoric on both sides still tense, the situation remains fragile, and any breakdown in talks could quickly reverse the current pause.

For now, the extension provides limited relief to energy markets and investors, even as uncertainty continues to dominate the global economic outlook.