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Trump says uranium will be ‘taken care of’ – as it happened
ByAdam Fulton April 7, 2026April 8, 2026

This blog has now closed. Follow the latest ceasefire news and updates in our Iran war live blog here.Middle East crisis – live updatesHere are some of the latest images coming in from the Middle East as the war continues in week six.The Israeli milita…

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Trump Says Iran Proposal Isn’t Enough to Stop Attacks on Bridges and Power Plants
ByTyler Pager and Erika Solomon April 6, 2026April 7, 2026

President Trump has told Iran it must open the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. Tuesday or face the consequences, although he has delayed previous deadlines.

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Trump Moves Deadline for Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz
ByZolan Kanno-Youngs April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

The new deadline comes as the president and Iranian leaders have ramped up bombastic threats against one another.

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On Iran, Trump Keeps World Off Balance With Ever-Changing Threats
ByMichael D. Shear April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Global leaders are struggling in their efforts to find a way to end the American-Israeli war on Iran, and they are spooked about what President Trump might do next.

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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Sunday
ByEve Sampson April 6, 2026

President Trump taunted Iran on social media, while strikes continued in Iran, Israel, Lebanon and some Gulf states.

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Trump’s Lesson From Risky Rescue: Threaten to Go Harder at Iran
ByDavid E. Sanger April 5, 2026April 6, 2026

In an expletive-laced social media post, the president said Iran should open the Strait of Hormuz or he would bomb bridges and power plants.

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Here’s a Timeline of Trump’s Ultimatums Over the Strait of Hormuz
ByAnushka Patil April 5, 2026

President Trump first gave Iran 48 hours to reopen the vital oil shipping route on March 21. The deadline has been reset many times since.

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Iran strikes Kuwait’s oil infrastructure before Opec+ supply talks
ByKalyeena Makortoff and agencies April 5, 2026April 5, 2026

Members reportedly agree a rise of 206,000 barrels a day in May, but move symbolic while strait of Hormuz is effectively closedMiddle East crisis – live updatesIranian drones have struck Kuwait’s oil infrastructure, causing “severe material damage” tha…

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Trump Seems Emboldened With New Threats in Truth Social Post Over Strait of Hormuz
ByDavid E. Sanger April 5, 2026April 5, 2026

In an expletive-filled social media post, Mr. Trump said Iran should open the Strait of Hormuz or he will bomb bridges and power plants.

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Iran’s Downing of Fighter Jet and U.S. Rescue Leave Both Sides Dangerously Emboldened
ByErika Solomon April 5, 2026April 5, 2026

After Iran shot down a U.S. plane and U.S. forces pulled off a risky ground operation to extricate a stranded airman, both sides claimed victory. That confidence could fuel further escalation.

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