Trump Says He Will Hold Off On Striking Iran’s Energy Sites For Another 10 Days

President Donald Trump has extended the pause on planned strikes against Iranian energy sites by another 10 days.

The American leader made the disclosure on his Truth Social platform, citing an explicit request from the Iranian government and ongoing diplomatic talks.

“As per Iranian Government request, please let this statement serve to represent that I am pausing the period of Energy Plant destruction by 10 Days to Monday, April 6, 2026, at 8 P.M., Eastern Time. Talks are ongoing and, despite erroneous statements to the contrary by the Fake News Media, and others, they are going very well,” Trump wrote.

The existing pause was due to expire on Friday. His post came shortly after the close of trading on Wall Street.

The move comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran over Iran’s nuclear programme and its role in regional conflicts. Trump’s first term had already featured a policy of maximum pressure on the Islamic Republic, including the 2020 killing of General Qasem Soleimani.

Energy analysts say any escalation involving Iranian oil facilities would send shock waves through global crude markets. Nigeria, as Africa’s largest oil producer and an OPEC member, stands to feel the ripple effects directly.

Higher or more volatile international oil prices often boost Nigeria’s foreign reserves in the short term but also fuel domestic inflation and weaken the naira when global demand softens.

Industry watchers in Lagos and Abuja are therefore following the development closely. A stable Middle East energy outlook could help shield Nigeria’s 2026 budget assumptions from sudden spikes in Brent crude.