JUST IN: US President Trump may delay attacks on Iranian infrastructure if he sees real signs of a deal, Axios reports
Washington, D.C. – April 5, 2026 | Reflecto News
President Donald Trump is prepared to delay planned U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure — including power plants and bridges — if he sees “real signs of a deal” from Tehran, according to a new report by Axios.
The flexibility comes just hours after the White House stated that the world would know by Tuesday whether Iran’s bridges and power plants would be destroyed, amid a rapidly approaching self-imposed deadline.
Details from the Axios Report
Citing senior U.S. officials, Axios reports that Trump has told advisers he is willing to hold off on expanded strikes if Iran demonstrates concrete movement toward accepting core elements of the U.S. 15-point peace proposal. These include:
- Dismantlement or severe restrictions on key nuclear facilities.
- Major limits on ballistic missile capabilities.
- Cessation of support for regional proxies.
- Full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to international shipping.
However, officials stressed that vague promises or stalling tactics would not be sufficient. Trump has repeatedly warned Iran to “make a deal before it is too late,” while his top aides continue to push for strikes on power generation and transportation infrastructure to cripple Iran’s ability to sustain its missile and nuclear programs.
Current Standoff
The potential delay comes as positions between Washington and Tehran remain far apart:
- The Wall Street Journal reported earlier today that the two sides are too distant for a ceasefire before Trump’s deadline.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed recent U.S. actions as “blind assassinations” intended to compensate for battlefield failures.
- Iran has called for young volunteers to form human chains around power plants as human shields in anticipation of possible strikes.
Battlefield and Diplomatic Backdrop
The report arrives amid intense developments in the sixth week of Operation Epic Fury:
- U.S. forces successfully rescued both downed F-15E pilots in a complex operation that included ground battles with IRGC units, U.S. airstrikes, and the deliberate destruction of multiple aircraft (HC-130J Combat King II, MH-6 Little Bird, A-10 Warthog, and C-130 Hercules) at a remote base inside Iran.
- Strikes on Tehran reportedly killed over 50 senior Iranian officials.
- Iranian retaliation includes drone strikes on Kuwait (injuring 15 Americans at Ali Al Salem Air Base and damaging power and desalination plants).
- The UK is preparing post-war military planning talks with over 40 countries to secure the Strait of Hormuz, notably without direct U.S. involvement.
- International calls for de-escalation have intensified, including Pope Leo XIV’s Easter message urging those with the power to unleash wars to “choose peace.”
Implications
A possible delay would provide a narrow window for last-minute diplomacy but would not remove the threat of expanded strikes if Iran does not show meaningful concessions. Analysts note that any perceived weakness in the U.S. position could encourage Tehran to hold firm, while a delay could ease some transatlantic tensions reported by the WSJ.
Reflecto News will continue monitoring any statements from the White House, reactions from Tehran, and developments ahead of the Tuesday deadline. The situation remains extremely fluid, with the potential for rapid escalation or a sudden diplomatic breakthrough.
By Reflecto News Desk
Sources: Axios, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, Iranian Foreign Ministry statements, and U.S. officials.