US President Donald Trump said he was extending by 10 days a deadline linked to threatened strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure, saying the move followed a request from Tehran and that negotiations were progressing positively.

In a social media post on Thursday, Trump said the pause would now remain in effect until Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.

“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,” Trump wrote. “Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others, they are going very well.”

The announcement delays the expiry of an earlier short pause that had been due to end this week, temporarily easing fears of an immediate escalation in the confrontation between Washington and Tehran.

Trump did not provide details of the ongoing contacts, but the statement suggested diplomatic channels remain active despite sharp tensions in recent weeks over attacks on energy-linked targets and disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global oil trade.

The White House has repeatedly warned that US military options remain available if negotiations fail, while Iran has publicly disputed some U.S. claims regarding the nature and progress of contacts. Iranian officials have not yet formally confirmed Trump’s statement that Tehran requested the extension.

Markets are closely watching the pause because any strike on Iranian energy assets could sharply affect crude prices and shipping insurance costs across the Gulf. Oil prices have remained volatile during the standoff, reflecting uncertainty over whether diplomacy can prevent wider conflict.

Trump’s latest post comes amid continuing international calls for restraint, with regional governments urging both sides to avoid actions that could endanger global energy supplies.