New Delhi, March 24 -- The US has set 9 April as a potential date to end the ongoing war against Iran, Israeli media reported on Monday hours after President Donald Trump announced his decision to hold off on strikes against Tehran's energy infrastructure.

"Washington has set April 9 as a target date for ending the war, leaving about 21 days for continued fighting and negotiations," reported the daily Yedioth Ahronoth, one of Israel's largest newspapers, citing an unnamed government official.

The official told the publication that talks between the US and Iran were expected to take place later this week in Pakistan, adding that Washington had not briefed Israel on the details on its contact with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baghe...