Trump extends Iran's deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6, delaying military action on energy plants.

President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz to April 6, and Tehran tightened its grip on the crucial strait.

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Trump announced the U.S. would continue a pause on energy sites in Iran as key stock market indices fell and oil prices rose.

Trump once again chickened out, this time offering Iran an extension until April 6 to reopen the vital oil pathway.

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Trump extends Iran's deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to April 6, delaying military action on energy plants.

President Trump says he will extend a pause on Iranian energy attacks to April 6 after 10 ships were allowed passage through the Strait of Hormuz.