INTERNATIONAL — March 27, 2026
Trump Claims Iran Requested 10-Day Pause in Energy Strikes, Tehran Denies
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social a 10-day extension until April 6 of a pause in strikes on Iran's energy facilities, claiming it was requested by Tehran and that talks are going well. Iran denied the request and disputed claims of smooth direct negotiations.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Khaama Press — corroborated by Ariana News — 2 min read
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that he extended a pause in strikes on Iran's energy facilities by 10 days, until April 6, at Tehran's request.
Trump said the extension came after Iran sought the pause and added that talks are "going very well."
Iran denied making the request. Tehran disputed claims of smooth direct negotiations, insisting that contacts remain indirect and that any proposals must be fair and balanced.
The announcement follows an initial pause in actions against Iran's energy infrastructure. Trump presented the extension as a positive development in ongoing discussions.
No further details on the nature of the talks or the specific energy facilities involved were provided in Trump's statement. Iranian officials emphasized their position that negotiations, if they occur, must address underlying issues equitably.
This development highlights ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran over energy targets amid broader diplomatic efforts.
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Reliability assessment
Two outlets (Khaama Press, Ariana News) corroborate U.S. President Trump's on-record statement on Truth Social and Iran's official denial from Tehran; statements by named public figures are reliably attributable regardless of content or dispute.
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Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
Trump extends pause on attacking Iran energy facilities to April 6 — He said that Iran had asked for a one-week extension, but he decided on 10 days "because they gave me ships."
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was pausing attacks on Iran's energy plants for 10 days at what he cast as the Iranian government's request, and said talks with Tehran were going "very well."
- Trump extends pause on striking Iran's energy plants by 10 days - CNAchannelnewsasia.com
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Mar 26) pushed back his deadline for strikes on Iran's energy assets to Apr 6, saying it was at Tehran's request and that talks were "going very well".
Mr. Trump said in his early morning post on Truth Social that Tehran was "begging" for a negotiated resolution to the war, but noted their public rejections of a U.S.
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