Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:52pm on 07 Apr 2026,Tuesday International
Amid escalating tensions before a US deadline, Masoud Pezeshkian claimed 14 million Iranians have volunteered to sacrifice their lives, signalling defiance against threats from Donald Trump over the Strait of Hormuz. The statement comes as Washington warns of strikes on Iran’s power plants and bridges. Tehran has also mobilised civilians, urging human chains around critical infrastructure. Violence has intensified, with fresh airstrikes and regional missile exchanges. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps signalled escalation, while global concern grows over legality of targeting civilian infrastructure. Oil prices surged past $111 per barrel as fears of supply disruption mount and casualties continue rising across the region. (PC: AP)
