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The Iranian War: Latest Developments as Tensions Intensify- you will find below.07/04/2026
(See translation in Arabic section)
Sydney-Middle East Times Int'l: Strait of Hormuz deadline: Donald Trump has given Iran until 1am UK time on Wednesday to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping after an expletive-filled ultimatum on Sunday in which he called Tehran's leaders "crazy bastards" who would be "living in hell" if they did not comply. Iran has suggested the strait "will never" return to how it was before the war;
Trump threats: In a war update yesterday, the US president said Iran "can be taken out in one night - and that night might be tomorrow night", threatening to take out Iranian civilian infrastructure if no deal is reached;
Economic impact: The price of oil has risen again, while the IMF has warned that "all roads now lead to higher prices and slower growth" as a result of the conflict;
Iran bombarded: US-Israeli strikes on Iran have increased over the past day, with the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency saying the past 24 hours had the "highest rate of attacks seen in the last 10 days". The Israeli military has warned Iranians not to travel on trains today;
Ceasefire proposal: Iran has rejected a US proposal brokered by Pakistan for an immediate ceasefire and the lifting of its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, followed by talks on a broader peace settlement within 15 to 20 days, according to a source aware of the plan.
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