U.S. President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz until April 6, signaling a temporary pause in potential military escalation.
In a statement posted on social media, Trump indicated that he would hold off on authorising strikes targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure, even as tensions across the region continue to intensify.
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The development comes amid a significant military buildup, with thousands of additional U.S. troops moving closer to the Middle East. At the same time, Israel has increased its troop deployment in southern Lebanon as it continues operations against the Iran-backed Hezbollah.
On the ground, the situation remains volatile. Tehran has reportedly tightened its control over the Strait of Hormuz, a key global shipping route for oil and gas. In Israel, air raid sirens sounded across multiple regions, warning of incoming Iranian missile barrages, while Gulf nations activated defence systems to intercept projectiles.
Heavy airstrikes have also been reported in Iran’s capital, Tehran, and other major cities, underscoring the escalating conflict that has gripped the region.
The latest developments highlight growing fears of a wider regional war, even as diplomatic and military signals suggest a narrow window remains for de-escalation.
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