The Wall Street Journal reports that Iranian intermediaries have denied any request for a ten-day postponement of U.S. strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure. This development comes amid ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States, where both sides have presented demands that remain unacceptable to each party.
According to sources cited by the Journal, Iran has not formally asked for a pause in military actions against its energy facilities and has yet to provide a definitive response to a proposed fifteen-point plan aimed at establishing a ceasefire.
Previously, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he would delay military strikes on Iranian energy assets until April 6, following what he described as productive discussions with Tehran. On March 23, Trump stated via Truth Social that he had ordered military forces to halt attacks on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure for five days.
Reports from March 25 indicated that the U.S., through intermediaries, had sent Iran a fifteen-point ceasefire proposal, which largely reflects earlier demands made by the Trump administration.
Iran has refuted claims of requesting a delay in U.S. strikes on its energy sector, as negotiations for a ceasefire continue with significant disagreements between the involved parties. The U.S. has previously indicated a temporary halt to military actions following discussions with Iranian officials.
Source: The Wall Street Journal