Iran defiant on eve of Trump's ceasefire deadline
Published on April 7, 2026.
Iran and Israel traded attacks on Tuesday as Tehran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal. This comes before a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump, who threatened to destroy Iranian power plants and infrastructure if Tehran refused to comply with his demands. The Iranian response consisted of 10 clauses, including an end to conflicts in the region, a protocol for safe passage through the Strait, lifting of sanctions, and reconstruction. The Israeli military completed a wave of airstrikes targeting Iranian government infrastructure in Tehran and other areas. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain issued simultaneous public safety alerts on Tuesday. Oil prices remained around $110 per barrel as the deadline loomed.
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