Trump weighs sending 10,000 more troops to Middle East despite push on Iran talks: Report

According to the US President, the talks with Iran were going "very well,” and blamed “fake news media” for reports and statements to the contrary.

"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. Thank you for your attention to this matter! President DONALD J. TRUMP," he said in a post on Truth Social.

Before the social media post announcing the extension, Trump had threatened during a cabinet meeting at the White House on Thursday to increase pressure on Iran if it did not make a deal.