New Delhi, March 27 -- US stock futures were trading slightly in the red during Friday's session, March 27, even as US President Donald Trump extended the deadline for a potential attack on Iran's energy infrastructure by another 10 days.

The move failed to calm markets and instead led to a sharp rebound in crude oil prices.

Futures of the three key indices - the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq-were down in the range of 0.3%.

Although Trump's recent statements indicated that he is willing to end the war, the US is reportedly sending more troops to the region, creating uncertainty among investors over a potential ceasefire in the Middle East.

Trump said on Thursday that he would delay a threatened strike on Iran's ene...