Iran rejects 45-day ceasefire proposal
Tensions in the Middle East are rapidly escalating as Iran rejects a proposed 45-day ceasefire, insisting instead on a permanent end to the war
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Etihad cuts fares by 50% on selected routes amid Middle East conflict | The National
Travel to and from the Middle East has slowed as the Iran war continues, with uncertainty weighing on demand across key routes and prompting some airlines to adjust pricing strategies.
· Evelyn Lau
Albanese in dash to Singapore to secure fuel as Trump deadline looms
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will dash to Singapore to lock in fuel imports from the oil superpower as Australia backs diplomatic moves from Turkey and Egypt to mediate an end to the war in Iran.
· Paul Sakkal
Iran calls for ‘human chains’ around its power plants as Trump’s deadline nears
Tehran defiant after the US president warned the ‘entire country can be taken out in one night’
· Associated Press
Iran calls for ‘human chains’ around its power plants as Trump’s deadline nears
Tehran defiant after the US president warned the ‘entire country can be taken out in one night’
· Associated Press
Has US war on Iran killed the 'Gulf moment'?
In 2018, Emirati academic Abdulkhaleq Abdulla published a book titled The Gulf Moment, arguing that states such as the UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia had eclipsed countries such as Egypt and Iraq - the historical core of the region - and were now projecting political, economic and cultural power on the world stage.
· Middleeasteye
Seoul takes note of Trump's remarks in Iran war: official
SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has taken note of remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump that Seoul is not doing enough to support U.S. efforts in its war against Iran, an official at the foreign ministry said Tuesday.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Iran war: What is happening on day 39 of US-Israeli attacks?
United States President Donald Trump has warned of the “complete demolition” of Iran’s key infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by a looming deadline, signalling a sharp escalation in tensions. He described Tehran’s response to a US ceasefire proposal as “significant” but ultimately “not good enough”.
· Elizabeth Melimopoulos
Treasury yields rise as Trump reiterates Iran infrastructure threat, sending oil higher
U.S. Treasury yields rose on Tuesday as President Donald Trump again warned the U.S. would strike Iranian civilian and energy infrastructure if Tehran did not agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz before a looming deadline.
· Hugh Leask
Israel threatens Iran’s trains, railways before Trump’s deadline expires
Tehran hit by US-Israeli strikes as Iran warns of retaliation and fears grow of wider attacks
· Al Jazeera Staff
Iran war latest: 'Treacherous' Iranian regime cannot be trusted, says Dr Gargash | The National
Trump says Iran could be 'taken out in one night' as US deadline nearsIsraeli army threatens trains and railway lines in Iran'We have to have a deal that’s acceptable to me,' Trump saysMojtaba Khamenei 'unconscious' since strike that killed his father, report saysUAE air defences respond to missile threat on Tuesday…
· The National
Seoul stocks end higher on tech gains ahead of Trump deadline
Seoul shares ended higher Tuesday, led by gains in technology shares, while investors remained cautious ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump regarding a potential peace deal with Iran. The Korean won rose against the US dollar.
· Yonhap
Seoul stocks end higher on tech gains ahead of Trump deadline
SEOUL, April 7 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares ended higher Tuesday, led by gains in technology shares, while investors remained cautious ahead of a deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a potential peace deal with Iran. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.
· Choi Kyong-ae
Gaps in US-Iran negotiation too wide to close by Trump's Tuesday deadline, officials say - report
The negotiation gap between US President Donald Trump and the Islamic Regime in Iran is too wide to narrow in time for Trump's 8 p.m. Tuesday deadline, The Wall Street Journal cited US officials as saying on Monday.
· JAMES GENN
Russia supplies Iran with cyber support, spy imagery to hone attacks – Ukraine
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· Herbie G
Why Turkey will be a key regional powerbroker after Iran war
A weakened Iran - or worse, an Iran that collapses into a failed state - would not stabilise the Middle East. It would plunge it further into chaos.
· Middleeasteye
Iran envoy says Pakistan mediation nearing ‘critical’ stage
Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan has said Islamabad’s diplomatic push to halt the US-Israeli war on Iran is entering a decisive phase.
· Middleeasteye
Iranian media: Jewish synagogue destroyed in US-Israeli strike
A synagogue in Tehran was destroyed following a US-Israeli strike that targeted a nearby residential building, Iran’s semi-official Mehr news agency reported.
· Middleeasteye
ASEAN survey finds growing doubts over US on trade and security
The ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute survey was conducted across Southeast Asia between Jan. 5 and Feb. 20, before the outbreak of the war with Iran. © Reuters
· KENTARO TAKEDA
European stocks set to open higher as Iran war deadline unsettles markets
European stocks are set to open marginally higher on Tuesday as investors brace themselves ahead of President Donald Trump's deadline for Iran to reopen the Straight of Hormuz, due later in the day.
· Joseph Wilkins
Saudi-Bahrain causeway closed after Trump threatens to blow up Iran’s infrastructure
Traffic on the King Fahd Causeway linking Saudi Arabia and Bahrain has been suspended as a precaution over fears of attacks, the authority overseeing the bridge said.
· Middleeasteye
One in seven car buyers went electric last month. But a fuel-guzzling variety held steady
Sales of electric vehicles jumped 50 per cent in the month after the war against Iran began as motorists, scarred by soaring fuel prices, sought ways to escape pain at the petrol pump.
· Shane Wright, Mike Foley
CNBC Daily Open: Trump says Iran can 'be taken out in one night'
Hello, this is Leonie Kidd writing to you from London. Welcome to another edition of CNBC's Daily Open.
· Leonie Kidd
Mojtaba Khamenei unconscious in Qom as questions grow over who leads Iran today - report
Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is incapacitated and receiving medical treatment in the Shi'ite holy city of Qom, according to The Times on Tuesday, citing a diplomatic memo said to be based on American and Israeli intelligence.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Dangote refinery exports surge amid disruptions linked to the Iran war
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery, Africa’s largest, is stepping into a critical role as fuel and fertiliser shortages ripple across the continent amid disruptions linked to the Iran war.
· AfricaNews
Donald Trump's shifting Iran war rhetoric is working against his credibility
Donald Trump has delivered increasingly erratic language on the war in Iran. (Reuters: Kevin Lamarque)
· Laura Tingle
Oil prices rise ahead of Trump's Iran deal deadline
Global oil prices rose on Tuesday afternoon in Asia ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route.
· Osmond Chia
Bangladesh eyes energy sector overhaul as Iran war drags on
Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, economic and planning adviser to Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, says that while there is pressure on the energy system due to the Iran war, "there is no nationwide fuel supply collapse." (Photo by Faisal Mahmud)
· Staff Writer
As Iran war exposes global dependence on fossil fuels, the biggest emitters are reaping the rewards
Worst polluters hold world’s future in their hands as they benefit from higher fossil fuel prices, but global trends favour renewables
· Fiona Harvey
Iranians fear the worst as Trump threatens power plants and bridges
Zahra Arghavan, left, and Mehdi Alishir check one of the windows at their home in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, April 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Japanese national detained in Iran released on bail
Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara speaks during a press conference in Tokyo Tuesday, April 7, 2026. (Keisuke Hosojima/Kyodo News via AP)
· Mari Yamaguchi
Cierran puente que vincula Arabia Saudí con Baréin debido a amenazas de ataques iraníes
DUBÁI, Emiratos Árabes Unidos (AP) — La Calzada del Rey Fahd, un puente clave que conecta Arabia Saudí con el reino insular de Baréin, cerró a primera hora del martes debido a amenazas de ataques iraníes.
US lawmaker says strikes on infrastructure would be 'war crime'
Democratic senator Chris Murphy warned that President Donald Trump’s threat to strike civilian infrastructure in Iran was “perhaps the most jarring and diabolical” of his presidency.
· Middleeasteye
Live updates: Iran rejects ceasefire deal as Trump's deadline for attacks on infrastructure nears
U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday he’s “not at all” concerned about committing possible war crimes as he threatened to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants if Tehran does not meet his Tuesday 8 p.m. ET deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. (AP Production: Marissa Duhaney)
UAE retaliates against Iran, Bali’s spate of murders: 7 Asia highlights
From how UAE is fighting Iran back to a series of murders in Bali, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
· SCMP
UAE retaliates against Iran, Bali’s spate of murders: 7 Asia highlights
From how UAE is fighting Iran back to a series of murders in Bali, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
· SCMP
Bridge linking Saudi Arabia to Bahrain closed over Iranian threats as Trump's deadline nears
President Donald Trump said Monday he’s “not at all” concerned about committing possible war crimes as he continued to threaten the destruction of Iran’s bridges and power plants if they don’t meet his Tuesday 8 p.m. ET deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump has delayed deadlines for Iran, but suggests Tuesday's is final
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
· Jesse Bedayn
Trump threatens to take out Iran in 'one night' if no deal before deadline - DailyNews
US President Donald Trump has threatened to take out Iran “in one night” if it fails to make a deal before the deadline he set for Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route.
· Supuni Kulasinghe
Anti-war protest held outside US Embassy in Tel Aviv
Israeli left-wing activists protested outside the US Embassy in Tel Aviv on Monday, calling for an end to the ongoing war with Iran, news agency APF reported.
· Middleeasteye
UAE concerts and events postponed amid conflict, from Christina Aguilera and Shakira to Art Dubai | The National
The events industry in the UAE is recalibrating as regional conflict disrupts airspace and touring schedules. The majority of organisers are moving dates rather than outright cancelling, as flight delays and shipping issues complicate plans for large-scale shows.
· Saeed Saeed
From baths to breakfast, Iran war shock ripples across Japan's economy
The Iran war is affecting daily life in Japan, impacting local ferry services, food prices and public baths. (Source photos by Nankai Ferry/Kyodo and Akitoshi Sugiura)
· Staff Writer
US says over 13,000 targets struck in Iran
US Central Command (Centcom) said its forces have struck more than 13,000 targets in Iran during the war, according to a statement posted on social media.
· Middleeasteye
Global stocks slip, oil climbs above $110 amid Hormuz uncertainty
Global stocks struggled while oil prices climbed as investors reacted to rising tensions ahead of President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
· Middleeasteye
Asian shares are mixed ahead of Trump's deadline on Iran
A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm Tuesday, April 7, 2026, in Tokyo. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
· Yuri Kageyama
Middle East crisis live: Trump says he is ‘not at all’ worried about possible war crimes as his deadline nears
US demands Iran reopen the strait of Hormuz while Tehran rejects 45-day ceasefire proposal and insists it wants permanent end to conflict
· Adam Fulton
Israel, US must continue to strike Iran until it realizes it's on the losing side - editorial
Today is US President Donald Trump’s deadline for Tehran to decide whether it intends to move toward a serious agreement or continue a war it is not winning.
· JPOST EDITORIAL
Japan confirms release of second citizen held in Iran
The person, believed to be the NHK’s Tehran bureau chief, is one of two Japanese nationals who had been detained in Iran
· Reuters
Japan confirms release of second citizen held in Iran
The person, believed to be the NHK’s Tehran bureau chief, is one of two Japanese nationals who had been detained in Iran
· Reuters