US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday evening via social media that he is postponing planned strikes on Iranian energy facilities for ten days, until 01:00 Norwegian time on April 7. This decision follows a request from Iranian authorities and comes amid ongoing diplomatic discussions.
Trump stated that despite contrary reports from what he called "fake news media," the talks are progressing well. The announcement caused the Brent crude oil price to drop by approximately three dollars per barrel.
The past week has seen conflicting messages from both the US and Iran. On Monday, Trump initially announced a five-day delay of the strikes, contingent on successful meetings and negotiations. During a cabinet meeting on Thursday, he expressed uncertainty about whether the deadline would be extended further.
Earlier in the week, Trump indicated that the US and Iran were "in negotiations right now" and suggested that Tehran was eager to reach an agreement. However, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi denied that direct talks were taking place on Wednesday, highlighting the complexity of the situation.
The developments reflect heightened tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts to avoid military conflict in the region.
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