‘Unhinged madman’: US politicians react to Trump’s expletive-laden threat to Iran
Marjorie Taylor Greene and Bernie Sanders among those responding with alarm to Trump writing ‘open the fuckin’ strait, you crazy bastards’
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Dr Gargash says Iran's aggression will solidify US role in region | The National
Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to President Sheikh Mohamed, has said that Iran’s approach to the current war will only solidify the role of the US in the region.
· Mina Al-Oraibi
Iran war hindering food, medicine from reaching millions
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· Associated Press
Iran war to keep pressuring PSEi; inflation news awaited
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· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Trump threatens ‘hell’ for Iran over Hormuz Strait as deadline approaches
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to attack civilian infrastructure inside Iran, including bridges and power plants, if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened by his stated deadline of Monday.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Sources say Israel's defense establishment at odds, note force can't solve all war aims - analysis
Most of the defense establishment was close to a consensus about how to handle Iran and Hezbollah since the three previous ceasefires – with Hezbollah (November 2024), Iran (June 2025), and Hamas (October 2025).
· YONAH JEREMY BOB
Iran says it destroyed four US army aircraft
Iran’s joint command claimed on Sunday that the aircraft were destroyed during the complex rescue of an airman whose fighter jet was shot down on Friday.
· AfricaNews
Why an attack on Bushehr nuclear plant would be catastrophic for the Gulf
Iran’s only functioning nuclear plant, the Bushehr power plant, has come under repeated attacks in the ongoing Israel and US war on Iran, raising fears of a possible nuclear incident that could prove “catastrophic” across all Gulf countries.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Iran internet blackout longest nation‑wide shutdown on record | The National
The internet blackout imposed by Iran's ruling regime on February 28 has now exceeded “all other comparable incidents”, according to NetBlocks, which monitors global cyber governance and access.
· Cody Combs
Inside the mission to recover a downed American airman
Hiding alone in a mountain crevice behind enemy lines, the injured American airman knew exactly what to do: survive and evade.For more than one day, the weapons systems officer whose F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down inside Iran avoided being captured by encroaching Iranian forces.At one point, he scaled the rugged t…
· CNN
To secure a ceasefire with Iran, the US must abandon ideological war
Any war launched in violation of international law is inherently dangerous because it undermines the order built upon those principles. Yet even more dangerous is a war devoid of strategic rationality.
· Middleeasteye
Nepal announces two-day weekends as fuel crisis caused by Iran war deepens
Nepal has cut the working week from six days to five for government offices and educational institutions to cope with the energy crisis caused by the United States-Israel war on Iran.
· Al Jazeera
What to know about the rescue of a US aviator in Iran
In this image provided by Sepahnews, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard’s official website, wreckage is shown at what Iran’s state TV claimed was the site of a downed American transport plane and two helicopters involved in a rescue operation, in Isfahan province, Iran, April, 2026. (Sepahnews via AP)
Trump heralds ‘Easter Miracle’ after daring rescue of F-15 airman in Iran: ‘The enemy was large and violent’
President Trump heralded the daring and successful rescue operation of a missing weapons officer from an F-15E Strike Eagle shot down by Iran last week as an “Easter Miracle” on Sunday.
· Ryan King
How tech enabled the overnight rescue of a downed US airman in Iran- analysis
The overnight rescue of an American F‑15 weapons officer deep inside Iranian territory drew on a rarely visible combination of US military search‑and‑rescue capabilities and intelligence assets. Although officials have not disclosed every detail, the picture that is beginning to emerge shows how intensive training a…
· ANNA AHRONHEIM
Netanyahu congratulates Trump for rescue of F-15 pilot who was shot down in Iran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulated US President Donald Trump and the American military on the Sunday rescue of an F-15 fighter jet pilot who was stranded in Iran after his aircraft was downed.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Polymarket apologizes for allowing ‘disgusting’ bets on US pilots downed in Iran
Prediction platform Polymarket has apologized for allowing users to place bets on whether American airmen from a downed US fighter jet would be rescued from Iran after facing backlash over questionable ethics.
· RT
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Prediction platform Polymarket has apologized for allowing users to place bets on whether American airmen from a downed US fighter jet would be rescued from Iran after facing backlash over questionable ethics.
· RT
The ongoing war with Iran: Letters to the Editor — April 6, 2026
President Trump continues to say the Iranians want to make a deal (“Bridge-blast toll on Tehran,” April 3).
· Post readers
Iran’s first vice president slams Trump for lack of healthcare funding in US
Iran’s first vice president slammed US President Donald Trump over recent remarks about a lack of funding for social programmes in America due to the war on Iran.
· Middleeasteye
Opec+ does not raise output levels as Iran conflict keeps oil markets on edge | The National
Opec+ left output policy unchanged, with the Joint Ministerial Monitoring Committee stopping short of signalling any increase in production capacity, as the alliance balances tightening supply conditions against heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East.
· Salim A. Essaid
Trump says 'good chance' of deal with Iran, but he will 'blow up' everything if not
US President Donald Trump told a Fox News journalist that he believes there is a "good chance" of making a deal with Iran on Monday.
· Middleeasteye
'Open The F**kin' Strait': Trump Threatens To 'Blow Everything Up' If No Iran Deal By Tuesday
Trump offers Iranian negotiators amnesty, threatens to 'blow everything up' if no deal
· Tyler Durden
Afghanistan wants US$10 billion in trade deals with Central Asia
Central Asia’s typical trade routes through Russia are hampered by heavy sanctions, while the Taliban is trying to trade with the world despite international sanctions
· Agence France-Presse
Afghanistan wants US$10 billion in trade deals with Central Asia
Central Asia’s typical trade routes through Russia are hampered by heavy sanctions, while the Taliban is trying to trade with the world despite international sanctions
· Agence France-Presse
Trump warns 'crazy bastards' in Iran to open the 'fuckin' strait' in Truth Social rant
US President Donald Trump has told the "crazy bastards" in Iran to open the "fuckin' Strait" of Hormuz or face "hell" in an expletive-laden Truth Social rant.
· Middleeasteye
Seeing ‘one big thing’: Is the Iran war at risk of turning nuclear? - opinion
“The fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.” – Archilochus
· LOUIS RENÉ BERES
Egypt, US, and Iran discuss regional de-escalation as Mideast violence continues to flare up
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone calls on Sunday to discuss proposals for regional de-escalation with US Envoy Steve Witkoff and various regional counterparts, including Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi according to a Reuters report.
· SHOSHANA BAKER
'Open the f***in' Strait': Trump says US will strike Iran's power plants if Hormuz stays closed
The United States will strike Iran's power plants and bridges on Tuesday if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz immediately, US President Donald Trump threatened in a Sunday post to Truth Social.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM, GOLDIE KATZ
I was the US soft power czar. Our popularity may never recover | Richard Stengel
Trump’s venal persona and his war on Iran will do untold damage to America’s ability to make a positive difference in the world
China’s push for hydrogen-powered planes takes step forward amid Iran energy crisis
The maiden flight of the most powerful plane of its kind was hailed by state media as establishing a ‘complete technological chain’
· William Zheng
China’s push for hydrogen-powered planes gets boost amid Iran energy crisis
The maiden flight of the most powerful plane of its kind was hailed by state media as establishing a ‘complete technological chain’
· William Zheng
How US used SEAL Team 6, a CIA ruse and death from above to rescue missing F-15 airman in Iran: ‘They’ve been schwackin’ dudes chasing him’
The US rescued a missing F-15E airman deep inside Iran with an incredibly complex and daring mission that involved SEAL Team 6, a CIA ruse, a hastily constructed forward air strip in hostile territory and patrols of friendly aircraft that gave the Air Force colonel cover.
· Anthony Blair
Iran’s ex-FM Zarif proposes peace roadmap; Gulf points at erosion of trust
Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has proposed a roadmap for ending the United States-Israeli war on Iran as tensions escalate across the Middle East.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump renews threats to bomb Iranian power plants and bridges | The National
In a expletive filled threat posted to his social media platform on Easter Sunday, US President Donald Trump warned that Tuesday would be “Power Plant Day” and “Bridge Day” in Iran, renewing threats to bomb civilian sites.
· Cody Combs
Trump vows 'hell' on Iran if Strait of Hormuz not opened
US President Donald Trump threatened "hell" on Iran in a Truth Social post if curbs on the Strait of Hormuz continue.
· Middleeasteye
What we know about 'daring' US raid to rescue airman from Iran | The National
US Navy Seals staged a rescue mission deep inside Iran to retrieve a missing airman after he alerted the CIA to his mountain hiding place, according to emerging accounts of the raid.
· Tim Stickings
Oman and Iran discuss measures for smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz | The National
Officials from the foreign ministries of Oman and Iran held talks to discuss measures to ensure the smooth transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, the Omani Foreign Ministry said on Sunday.
· Amr Mostafa
Trump tells Iran ‘open the F—in’ Strait, you crazy b——ds,’ — as he warns of new strikes and says ‘praise Allah’
President Trump kicked off Easter Sunday with a foul-mouthed tirade against Iran and praising Allah — warning the regime to “open the f—in'” Strait of Hormuz or else he will ensure the Islamic Republic’s leaders end up in hell.
· Ryan King
Oman, Iran discuss smooth transit in Strait of Hormuz, Muscat says
Oman and Iran have held deputy foreign minister-level talks, discussing options to ensure the smooth transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Omani Foreign Ministry.
· Al Jazeera Staff
IRGC claims hits on Gulf petrochemical plants
Iran's Revolutionary Guard claimed responsibility for attacks on petrochemical plants in the UAE, Kuwait and Bahrain.
· Middleeasteye
Oman and Iran hold talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Oman has spoken with Iran about reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to the sultanate's official news agency.
· Middleeasteye
Israel's battle with Iran is not a war of choice, but necessity - opinion
Parts of the American media have termed the war against Iran a “War of Choice” both for the United States and Israel, namely a war that was launched without imminent threats to vital interests, which could have been replaced by peaceful options such as diplomacy and sanctions, ignoring the fact that both these optio…
· ZALMAN SHOVAL
Missile shrapnel hits southern Israel following latest barrage from Iran, no injuries reported
At least one instance of intercepted missile fragments hit southern Israel on Sunday afternoon, United Hatzalah announced.
· JAMES GENN
UAE intercepts nine ballistic missiles, one cruise missile and 50 drones on Sunday | The National
Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war
· The National
Seoul cites differing circumstances of ships, countries after Japan-linked vessels transit Strait of Hormuz
The foreign ministry said Sunday that the ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz and their associated countries face differing circumstances, after two Japan-linked vessels passed through the vital waterway effectively blocked by Iran.
· Yonhap
Iran executes two men who tried storming military facility during January protest crackdown
Iran executed two men convicted of attempting to storm a military facility and access an armory during unrest in January, the Mizan news outlet of its judiciary said on Sunday.
· REUTERS
Oman and Iran hold meeting on Strait of Hormuz
Oman and Iran held talks on easing passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Omani state news agency reported on Sunday.
· Middleeasteye
Easter worshippers gather in Sharjah churches to pray for peace amid regional tension | The National
Live updates: Follow the latest news on the Iran war
· Ali Al Shouk
Higher energy costs from Iran war could threaten fragile economics of AI boom | Heather Stewart
Industry with business model not yet firmly established and investments financed by huge debts is particularly at risk
· Heatherstewart