Trump Extends Iran-War Pause to April 6; Vance Says Gaza Conflict Will Continue 'A Little While Longer'

President Trump on March 28–29 extended his pause on strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure by 10 days to April 6, 2026, citing ongoing diplomatic contacts with Tehran. Trump simultaneously directed Netanyahu to maximize Israeli strikes on Iranian arms production and missile infrastructure within 48 hours, amid fears the US president might end the broader military campaign abruptly. Vice President JD Vance, speaking to media on March 28, said the US-Israel conflict with Iran would continue 'a little while longer' — a statement interpreted by analysts as signaling several additional weeks of operations before any negotiated pause. The regional war context continued to dominate US attention and reduce bandwidth for the Gaza ceasefire process, which Hamas has explicitly cited as political cover for delaying its formal response to the Board of Peace disarmament plan. Netanyahu reiterated his opposition to Palestinian statehood during the same period, deepening skepticism that any permanent Gaza settlement is near. UK officials called for swift Phase 2 implementation, including Hamas disarmament and IDF withdrawal, as the window for lasting peace remains narrow.