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Will Trump delay the deadline for attacks on Iran’s power plants? He’s done it four times before

By Claire Carter
Published April 7, 2026 2:11pm ET
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Will Trump delay the deadline for attacks on Iran’s power plants? He’s done it four times before
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

President Donald Trump imposed an 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday deadline for Iran to agree to a peace deal and open the Strait of Hormuz. And if there is no deal, the president threatened “complete demolition” of Iranian power plants and infrastructure. 

As the war enters its 38th day, a familiar question hangs over Trump’s ultimatum: Will he delay again?

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Department of Defense (Department of War) Donald Trump Iran Jared Kushner Oil Steve Witkoff Strait of Hormuz War