U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a 10-day pause until Monday, April 6, on planned U.S. strikes against Iran’s energy facilities, saying the decision followed what he described as a request from the Iranian government.

In a statement shared by the White House, Trump said negotiations with Tehran were “going very well”, signalling a temporary easing of tensions amid concerns over Iran’s energy infrastructure and regional shipping routes.

However, Iran has not requested a 10-day pause on potential strikes targeting its energy facilities and has yet to provide a final response to a 15-point proposal aimed at ending the conflict, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal citing mediators involved in the talks.

The latest extension marks the second delay after Trump last week issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Tehran to allow oil tankers safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical corridor for global crude shipments. Trump said Iran has since allowed 10 tankers to transit the waterway as a sign of goodwill during negotiations.

Speaking earlier at a cabinet meeting, Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff said there were “strong signs” that Tehran was prepared to engage, confirming for the first time that Washington had conveyed a 15-point action list to Iranian officials through intermediaries from Pakistan.

Trump said the pause in potential strikes was intended to support diplomatic efforts, while rejecting suggestions that his administration was seeking a quick agreement to ease broader tensions in the Middle East. Witkoff added that the coming days would be crucial in determining whether negotiations lead to progress or further escalation.