Trump Delays Strike on Iran’s Energy Facilities by 10 Days

Darwin, 27 March: Amid escalating tensions with Iran, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a further delay in the planned strike on Iran’s energy infrastructure, extending the deadline by 10 days.

According to Trump, the decision was made following a request from Iran, with the new deadline now set for April 6. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, he claimed that negotiations were “progressing very well.” However, Iranian officials have denied that any such talks are taking place.

The announcement comes as the United States continues to pressure Iran to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments that has recently been disrupted.

Earlier, Trump had warned that failure to reopen the strait within 48 hours would result in strikes on Iran’s power grid. He initially extended the deadline by five days before announcing this second delay.

The proposed attacks have sparked international concern. Amnesty International criticized the move, calling it a potential “threat of committing war crimes.” Legal experts have also warned that targeting civilian infrastructure, such as power plants, could violate the Geneva Conventions unless directly justified by military necessity.

The current conflict began on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran, triggering a broader regional escalation. Since then, tensions across the Middle East have intensified, with over a thousand reported casualties.

Despite Trump’s claim that Iran is seeking a deal to end the war, Tehran has rejected the assertion and warned of wider regional retaliation if its energy facilities are attacked.

Analysts say the combination of ongoing threats and claims of negotiations is adding to uncertainty in an already volatile situation.

Experts also warn that the crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz could have serious consequences for the global economy, particularly in energy markets, if the conflict continues to escalate.