Trump delays strike on Iran energy facilities again; April 6th becomes the next focus

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Trump announced the planned strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure will be paused for 10 days, pushed back to 8 p.m. Eastern Time on April 6. U.S. financial website investinglive analyst Eamonn Sheridan said this indicates diplomatic contacts are still actively progressing. Trump stated that negotiations with Iran are ongoing and making good progress, providing a window to cool tensions in the Middle East. This decision effectively delays the major escalation actions against Iran’s energy sector that markets had feared, offering a short-term respite for the global energy markets, especially the oil market. By postponing the action, Washington seems to be testing whether breakthroughs can be achieved through secret channels or mediated negotiations, or at least preventing further escalation of the recent situation. However, the set deadline indicates that risks remain high. The April 6 deadline has now become a focal point for the market, serving as a binary catalyst: either diplomatic progress is made, extending the pause or reaching a framework agreement; or negotiations fail, leading to a sharp escalation of tensions. Importantly, this does not indicate a fundamental shift in strategy. The U.S. still retains the option to resume strikes, and Iran has previously warned it will retaliate if attacked. Therefore, the broader geopolitical context remains fragile.