A major diplomatic stir has been witnessed amid the ongoing tension between America and Iran. US President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for attacking Iran’s energy sites to April 6, 2026. This decision has come at a time when talks are going on between the two countries and the atmosphere remains very sensitive.
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Decision taken on Iran’s request- Trump
The US President clearly said that this decision has been taken at the request of Iran and the talks are going very well. He wrote on his social media platform that the negative news coming in the media is wrong and in fact the conversation is moving in the right direction. Earlier he had given Iran a 48-hour ultimatum to open the Strait of Hormuz for oil tankers, otherwise there would be severe attacks. But now this deadline has been extended twice, which makes it clear that America still wants to give a chance to talks before taking military action.
Iran kept its conditions in talks with America
On the other hand, Iran has also put its conditions in the talks. According to Iranian media, it has asked America to first stop the attacks on it and its allied organizations by America and Israel. Apart from this, Iran has also demanded compensation for the damage caused by the war and recognition of its sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. These conditions are considered quite strict and are far ahead of America’s proposal.
Trump’s tough stance remains intact amid talks
Meanwhile, US envoy Steve Witkoff said that a 15-point plan for talks with Iran has been sent through Pakistan and some positive signals are also being received. However, the lack of trust between the two sides is clearly visible. On one hand, Trump talked about talks, while on the other hand he also showed a tough stance. He said that if there is no agreement, Iran will be completely destroyed. Not only this, he also said that America can control Iran’s oil resources, as it had done earlier in Venezuela. It is clear from this that America is simultaneously running a strategy of pressure.
On the other hand, concern about this war has started increasing within Israel also. Opposition leader Yair Lapid accused the government of putting too much pressure on the army and fighting on multiple fronts without a proper strategy. He warned that the army did not have enough soldiers and the situation could be dangerous.
How is the situation in Iran now?
The situation on the ground is still extremely tense. There are continuous air strikes on Iran, in which a senior naval commander of its Revolutionary Guard, Alireza Tangsiri, is reported to have been killed. Apart from this, blasts and attacks are continuing in many cities of Iran. At the same time, Iran is also retaliating by launching missile and drone attacks on Gulf countries, which has increased fear and instability in the region.
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