Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Thursday
The New York Times • • world
Key Points:
- President Trump extended the deadline for Iran to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 10 days, setting a new deadline of April 6 at 8 p.m., before potentially ordering strikes on Iran’s power plants.
- This extension marks the second delay in less than a week, with Trump claiming progress in peace talks despite Iran's public denial of any negotiations.
- Explosions were reported in Tehran on Thursday evening, indicating ongoing conflict, while missile attacks continued across the region.
- U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism about ending the war, citing strong signs that Iran is seeking a way out.
- Pakistan confirmed it had delivered a 15-point U.S. peace proposal to Iranian officials as part of diplomatic efforts.
