Trump posted on Truth Social that he is “pausing the period of Energy Plant destruction by 10 Days to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 P.M., Eastern Time.” He claimed the extension came at Iran’s request and that talks are “going very well.” Secretary Rubio reported “concrete progress.” Iran has not confirmed requesting any pause.
The extension removes the Mar 28 deadline that had been the market’s primary near-term inflection point. Brent surged 13% from $93.45 to ~$106 in 24 hours on the Tangsiri killing and deadline anxiety, but the new April 6 window may ease immediate pressure. Netanyahu simultaneously ordered the IDF to destroy as much of Iran’s remaining arms manufacturing capacity as possible within 48 hours, in case a ceasefire materializes. Israel’s security chiefs do not believe the 15-point plan eliminates Iran’s nuclear and missile threat.
Six Gulf nations (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan) issued a joint condemnation of Iranian attacks, asserting the right to self-defense under UN Charter Article 51. Kuwait arrested a 16-member Hezbollah cell with weapons, drones, and encrypted communications. The Gulf coalition is hardening.