Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:23pm on 07 Apr 2026,Tuesday International
With less than 12 hours before a deadline set by Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, tensions escalated sharply as both sides exchanged stark warnings. Trump warned that “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Tehran failed to comply, while leaving room for last-minute diplomacy. Iran rejected the ultimatum, with its embassy warning of an “unforgettable hit” and signalling defiance. US strikes targeted Kharg Island, a key oil export hub handling most of Iran’s crude shipments. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps vowed a decisive response, declaring self-restraint over as ceasefire efforts stalled over demands for a permanent end to the conflict.
