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

The US president postponed his deadline for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, claiming talks are underway with the regime, which Iranian officials deny.

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.