Deal, delay or strike? Investors on edge as Trump's Iran deadline nears - Reuters

Deal, delay or strike? Investors on edge as Trump's Iran deadline nears  Reuters

6 Takeaways From the Story of Trump’s Decision to Go to War With Iran

New details from the weeks leading up to the campaign show how President Trump’s alignment with Benjamin Netanyahu and a lack of sustained opposition from his inner circle put the United States on a course to war.

By Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan

Three Ways Trump’s Iran Deadline Could Play Out Tonight - WSJ

Three Ways Trump’s Iran Deadline Could Play Out Tonight  WSJ

Trump and Vance back Orbán ahead of Hungary’s election

US vice-president travels to Budapest in show of support for prime minister and Maga ally

Vance hails Orban as 'model' for Europe during pre-election visit to Hungary

The US vice president is due to deliver a speech at a rally with Viktor Orban, focusing on 'the rich partnership between the United States and Hungary,' according to a statement from his office.

Will bombing Iran back to the ‘stone ages’ achieve any war objectives?

Donald Trump’s threat to target Iran’s bridges and power plants follows a similar playbook in recent conflicts During Israel’s 2006 war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, Israeli jets bombed the Jiyeh power station north of the coastal city of Sidon. The blaze could be seen for miles, a towering column of black smoke. Sand was turned to glass. The plant’s damaged storage tanks leaked an estimated 15,000 tonnes of oil into the eastern Mediterranean, the largest spill in that sea. Continue reading...

By Peter Beaumont, Senior international correspondent

US denies nuclear plan as deadline on threat to Iran ‘civilisation’ looms

Trump's threat to kill 'whole civilization' and comments from VP have raised fears.

Ex-Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene joins left-wing calls for the 25th amendment as Iran deadline nears

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for President Donald Trump's removal via the 25th Amendment after his Truth Social post threatening Iran's civilization.

Trump claimed victory in Iran. Leaks hint at months of retaliation - The Times

Trump claimed victory in Iran. Leaks hint at months of retaliation  The Times

Carney urges 'all parties' in Iran war not to target civilian infrastructure amid Trump threats

Prime Minister Mark Carney urged "all parties" in the United States and Israel's war with Iran to respect international law and not target civilian infrastructure, following repeated threats to do so by U.S. President Donald Trump.

Iranians unite in human chains to protect infrastructure amid Trump threats

Iranians have formed human chains across several cities, gathering on bridges and around power plants in a show of defiance as tensions with the US and Israel intensify.

By Camille Chorley

Trump Feuds With Tucker Carlson Over President’s Easter Sunday ‘F-Word’ Threats - forbes.com

Trump Feuds With Tucker Carlson Over President’s Easter Sunday ‘F-Word’ Threats  forbes.com

Trump warns ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ as markets slide before Iran deadline

Kelly McParland: White House needs a rescue mission for itself

Saving pilot's life a small win for administration struddling with market insecurities, air travel chaos and support for Iran war

By Kelly McParland

Trump threatens to 'end civilisation'? A brief guide to life in Stone Ages

Since the war started, Trump has threatened to bomb Iran into the “stone age” numerous times, and unfortunately for us, and unlike the boy who cried wolf, Trump has at his disposal the greatest war machine ever assembled by the human race and with acolytes who are willing to carry out his wishes irrespective of the consequences.

By NIRMALYA DUTTA

Asghar Farhadi Urges Filmmakers to Speak Out Against “War Crime” of Attacks on Iranian Infrastructure Amid Escalating Trump Threats

The two-time Oscar-winning Iranian director raised the alarm on "destructive aggression" in his country amid the U.S.-Iran war.

By Etan Vlessing

‘Stay indoors’: India’s alert for citizens in Iran as Trump warns of strikes

An urgent advisory from the Indian embassy in Tehran urged Indian nationals to remain indoors and to coordinate any movement on highways with the mission.

Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister - The Straits Times

Iran war jeopardizes U.S. global leadership, warns Italian minister  The Straits Times

European shares decline as markets turn wary ahead of Trump’s Iran deadline

European shares retreated on Tuesday, led by declines in defence and healthcare stocks, as investors turned cautious ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices edged up past $110 per barrel with both U.S. and Tehran showing no signs of reaching an agreement, while strikes on […]

'Nothing Implies This, Buffoons': US Says Not Considering Nukes Against Iran

The White House denied on Tuesday that the US has any plans about a nuclear strike on Iran.

Trump-Run Kennedy Center Defends Name Change & Closure Plans Amid Congresswoman’s Lawsuit

Donald Trump and the board of the Kennedy Center responded to a congresswoman’s lawsuit, contending that the addition of the president’s name and the plans for a two-year closure are within their legal authority. Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH), an ex officio member of the board, is seeking a court order that would require the removal […]

By Ted Johnson

Oil prices mixed; Brent flat, US crude up as Iran keeps Hormuz shut ahead of Trump deadline

Analysts warned the market is “leaning further into a prolonged disruption scenario.”

Defence Minister Crosetto to report to parliament on Iran war

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 7 - Defence Minister Guido Crosetto will report to the Lower House on the Iran war on Tuesday while it will be Premier Giorgia Meloni's turn to address parliament on Thursday when she will talk about the government's renewed agenda after its justice reform was rejected in last month's referendum and the resignation of three members of the executive, including former Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè. Among the issues Crosetto will talk about is his recent decision to refus...

By ANSA

Trump warns 'whole civilisation will die' in Iran if ultimatum expires

WASHINGTON - United States President Donald Trump warned that "a whole civilisation will die" in Iran on Tuesday if the country does not heed his ultimatum to accept US war demands.

Awkward Moment Astronauts Stop Responding to Trump During Chat, on Video

President Donald Trump’s call with the Artemis II crew Monday night had a seriously awkward moment … when the crew seemingly decided they were done talking to him -- and the prez blamed it on a glitch! Just check out the stream between Trump…

By TMZ Staff

Bahrain intercepts scores of Iranian warheads - Arab News

Bahrain intercepts scores of Iranian warheads  Arab News

2 Pakistanis injured in Iranian strike targeting Sharjah's Thuraya telecom building - Khaleej Times

2 Pakistanis injured in Iranian strike targeting Sharjah's Thuraya telecom building  Khaleej Times

Timeline: Developments after Trump’s initial Hormuz deadline to Iran

Wave of attacks follows Trump’s Hormuz deadline, affecting military, energy, and infrastructure sites

By Anadolu Agency

Iranian Revolutionary Guard issues warning to neighbouring countries: 'Self-restraint is over' - Region - World - Ahram Online

Iranian Revolutionary Guard issues warning to neighbouring countries: 'Self-restraint is over' - Region - World  Ahram Online

Trump Jr Visits Bosnian Serbs, Spotlighting Republika Srpska’s US Outreach

Donald Trump Jr’s visit to Banja Luka for a business panel, held under heavy security, is seen as part of Republika Srpska’s efforts to cultivate ties with Washington.

By Azem Kurtic

Tehran, following Trump’s threats, uses children, women, students & artists as human shields at bridges & factories

Government officials have called on them to form human shields around the country’s power plants, which Trump has threatened to bomb The post Tehran, following Trump’s threats, uses children, women, students & artists as human shields at bridges & factories appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Newsroom

Lelo/Strong Georgia Proposes Naming Anaklia Port After Trump

The opposition Lelo/Strong Georgia party has proposed naming the controversial Anaklia deep-sea port project after U.S. President Donald Trump, envisioning it as the “gateway of the Trump Route to the Western world,” amid concerns that a planned transit link between Armenia and Azerbaijan could bypass Georgia. “Following Armenia-Azerbaijan [peace] agreement, a crucial transit route emerged …

By Nini Gabritchidze

Iranian synagogue destroyed in US-Israeli overnight airstrike on Tehran - PressTV

Iranian synagogue destroyed in US-Israeli overnight airstrike on Tehran  PressTV

Defiant Iran rejects ceasefire as clock ticks down on Trump threat to unleash 'hell' - thecitizen.co.tz

Defiant Iran rejects ceasefire as clock ticks down on Trump threat to unleash 'hell'  thecitizen.co.tz