Trump extends Iran ultimatum to April 6 — 'as per Iranian government request,' says talks 'going very well'
Trump announced on Truth Social that he is pausing the threat to bomb Iran's energy plants by 10 days to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET — explicitly citing an 'Iranian government request.' Trump stated talks are 'ongoing and going very well, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the fake news media.' The extension follows Iran's formal counter-response to the US 15-point plan and two prior deadline extensions. The Friday deadline — which had already been softened — is now definitively pushed to April 6.
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Trump on Truth Social: 'As per Iranian government request, 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 going very well.'
Iran reportedly requested the 10-day extension, according to Trump. Iran had earlier formally sent a counter-response to the US 15-point plan. FM Araghchi had denied 'negotiations' publicly while back-channel exchanges continued through Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt.
Israel expected to be notified of any ceasefire announcement but has limited ability to influence Trump's decisions. Netanyahu spoke with Rubio today on red lines. Israeli officials assess ceasefire could be reached at any moment.
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