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Trump Pauses Attacks on Iran's Energy Plants, Iran Calls US Proposal 'One-Sided'
Trump Announces Pause in Iran Energy Plant Attacks, Cites Progress in Talks
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the US would pause attacks on Iran's energy plants for 10 additional days at the Iranian government's request. Trump stated that talks are 'going very well' and that Iranian officials are desperate for a deal to end the war, which he and Israel launched last month. The pause is set to last until Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 P.M. Eastern Time.
Iran Rejects US Peace Proposal as 'One-Sided' and Unfair
However, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Thursday that a proposal received from the US for ending nearly four weeks of fighting was 'one-sided and unfair.' The official, who indicated the proposal was conveyed by Pakistan, stated it lacked the minimum requirements for success and served only US and Israeli interests. Tehran has consistently downplayed diplomatic progress, with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps releasing footage of fresh missile launches on Thursday.
Strait of Hormuz Remains Affected, Ground Operations Expected
The ongoing conflict has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime corridor for nearly one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas. Iran has indicated it would allow what it called 'non-hostile vessels' to transit the strait if they coordinated with Iranian officials. Western diplomats remain unsure if Washington is seeking to end the war or merely calm markets before a potential ground operation. Trump is expected to send thousands of troops to the Middle East, increasing expectations of a ground invasion. Malaysia's Prime Minister also confirmed on Thursday that his country's vessels would be allowed through the waterway after discussions with Iran, Egypt, and Turkey.
*Source: YouTube: Reuters (2026-03-27)*
