Trump Delays Iran Strikes 5 Days After 15-Point Peace Plan via Pakistan, Brent Falls Below $100

President Trump delayed strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure by five days following delivery of a 15-point U.S. peace plan via Pakistan, pushing Brent crude below $100 per barrel on April 24. The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, started April 13, continues amid a nominal two-week ceasefire, blocking 20 million barrels daily or 27% of global maritime oil trade. U.S. stocks hit records on April 24 amid diplomatic optimism.