Trump Gives Iran 48-Hour Deadline Amid Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has given Iran a 48-hour deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning that 'all hell will reign down' if they fail to comply, according to CBS News.
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Israeli Measures Tighten Grip on Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque
Israeli measures have tightened control over the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, restricting access and intensifying restrictions on Palestinian worshippers, according to Al Jazeera.
Search for Missing Airman Tests US Strategy Amid Tensions
The search for a missing US airman has become a serious test for the United States, according to BBC reports, as tensions with Iran escalate amid conflicting statements from the White House.
UN Watchdog Voices Deep Concern Over Iran Nuclear Plant Attacks
The UN's nuclear watchdog has expressed 'deep concern' following reports of attacks on Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, which has been targeted for the fourth time in the current conflict, according to the BBC.
Oil Prices Jump 8% as Trump Threatens More Iran Strikes
Oil prices jumped 8% after U.S. President Donald Trump warned he would hit Iran 'extremely hard' in the coming weeks, according to the BBC.
Rescue Team in Iran Face Harrowing Search for US Crew Member
According to the BBC, a rescue team in Iran is currently facing a 'harrowing and dangerous' search for a second US crew member after a pilot was reportedly rescued following a downed F-15 fighter aircraft, as confirmed by CBS News.
Iran Bridge Attack Survivors Recall Terror of US-Israeli Strike
Survivors of Iran's bridge attack have described the terror of the US-Israeli strike, according to Al Jazeera.
Christians in Lebanon Observe Good Friday Amid Israeli Attacks
Christians in Lebanon observed Good Friday on April 3, 2026, praying for peace as Israeli strikes and evacuation orders continued across the country, according to Al Jazeera.
French-Owned Ship Passes Through Hormuz After Months of Closure
A French-owned ship has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, more than a month after the US-Israeli conflict with Iran effectively closed the vital transport route, according to BBC News.
Drone Footage Shows Factory Damaged by Iranian Missile Debris
Drone footage shows a factory in Petah Tikva damaged by debris from an intercepted Iranian missile, according to Al Jazeera. The incident occurred on the 35th day of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Over 100 Legal Experts Condemn US-Israeli Strikes on Iran as War Crimes
Over 100 U.S.-based legal experts have condemned recent U.S. and Israeli military strikes on Iran as potential war crimes, citing violations of the United Nations Charter and international humanitarian law, according to Al Jazeera.
Iran’s Largest Steel Plants Shut Down After Air Strikes, Companies Say
Iran's two largest steel plants have been shut down due to multiple rounds of US-Israeli air strikes, according to the companies operating them, according to BBC.
Protests in Gaza Against Israel’s Death Penalty Law
Protests erupted across Gaza as Palestinians rallied against Israel's newly approved death penalty law, which targets Palestinian prisoners convicted of killing Israelis in acts of terror, according to Al Jazeera.
Trump Leaves Questions Unanswered as Iran War Drags On
President Donald Trump's recent address to the nation left key questions about the ongoing conflict with Iran unanswered, according to the BBC.
Oil Jumps 4.8% as Trump Iran Address Drives Market Volatility
Oil prices jumped 4.8% after US President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address on the Iran conflict, according to the BBC. Shares across Asia and the US fell as investors reacted to Trump's remarks.