President Donald Trump announced a 10 day pause on U.S. strikes against Iran’s energy infrastructure on Thursday, saying the move came at Tehran’s request and insisting that back channel talks are progressing despite public denials and political noise surrounding the negotiations.

What to know:

• Trump told his Cabinet the U.S. would “keep blowing them away” if Iran rejects the peace plan.

• Trump insisted Iran is privately negotiating despite its public denials.

• Envoy Steve Witkoff said he and Jared Kushner are still trying to convince Iran it has no viable alternative to ending the war.

• Israel said it killed Alireza Tangsiri, an Iranian naval commander tied to shutting down the Strait of Hormuz.

• Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the Israeli military to hit as much of Iran’s arms industry as possible before any cease fire.

• Pakistan confirmed it is relaying a 15 point U.S. proposal between Washington and Tehran.

• Iranian missile launches toward Israel continued throughout Thursday despite Trump’s claims that Iran is “obliterated.”

• Diplomats say the U.S. plan demands Iran end its nuclear program and sharply limit its missile arsenal.

• Iran said it will not halt attacks unless the U.S. pays war reparations and recognizes Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz.

• Israel struck targets in Isfahan, while Iran launched attacks on U.S. partners in the Persian Gulf.

• Falling missile debris killed two people in Abu Dhabi, authorities said.

• More than 1,440 civilians have been killed in Iran, nearly 1,100 in Lebanon, at least 15 in Israel, and 13. (Source: Newsweek)

Story Date: March 27, 2026