U.S. President Donald Trump issued a renewed threat to Iran just hours before the deadline he set for Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, Trump wrote on his Truth Social account that an entire civilization could be destroyed that night and might never return. He added that while he did not want such an outcome, it might be inevitable. Trump also suggested that recent changes in governance could bring better results, expressing hope for the Iranian people.

Trump had earlier warned that if Iran failed to reach an agreement to open the Strait by Tuesday night, the country could be wiped out in a single night. He referred to Tuesday as “Power Plant Day” and “Bridge Day,” setting the deadline at 8 p.m. U.S. time, equivalent to 6 a.m. Wednesday in Bangladesh. The statement came amid escalating regional tensions, including reports of attacks in Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey.

The situation remains tense as the deadline approaches, with uncertainty over Iran’s response and potential regional fallout.

Intel announced on Tuesday that it will join Elon Musk’s Terafab AI chip complex project alongside SpaceX and Tesla to produce processors supporting Musk’s robotics and data center goals. The company shared a photo of CEO Lip-Bu Tan and Musk meeting at Intel’s campus, noting that the collaboration aims to accelerate Terafab’s target of generating one terawatt per year of compute capacity for AI and robotics. Intel’s shares rose more than 2% following the announcement.

The partnership follows Musk’s earlier plans for Tesla to build a large AI chip fabrication facility to power autonomous vehicle development, with Intel now confirmed as a collaborator. Musk previously said SpaceX and Tesla would construct two advanced chip factories in Austin, Texas—one focused on cars and humanoid robots, and another for AI data centers in space. SpaceX has also confidentially filed for a U.S. initial public offering expected later this year.

For Intel, the deal represents a significant step in its turnaround strategy under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, as the company seeks to regain competitiveness in AI and semiconductor manufacturing through restructuring, job cuts, and new partnerships.

A Ukrainian drone attack struck civilian infrastructure in Russia’s Vladimir region, killing three people when a drone hit a residential building, according to the regional governor. The incident was reported on Tuesday, with the governor confirming that the victims included two adults and a seven-year-old boy. A five-year-old girl was also injured and hospitalized with burns.

The governor, Alexander Avdeyev, stated on Telegram that enemy drones targeted civilian infrastructure in the region. The report, citing AFP, did not specify the exact location or the extent of the damage beyond the affected residential building.

Authorities have not released further details about the attack or any potential response measures following the incident.

U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated the astronauts of the Artemis mission for what he described as a historic achievement while they orbited the Moon. According to AFP from Houston, Trump spoke with the crew by phone on Monday, expressing that the entire United States was proud of their success. He told the astronauts that they were true pioneers of the modern era.

The Artemis mission involves a ten-day journey around the Moon with three American astronauts and one Canadian astronaut on board. During the call, Trump engaged in a friendly conversation with the crew, praising their courage and dedication. He emphasized that their work required immense bravery and represented a significant milestone for the nation.

The mission marks a symbolic step in renewed lunar exploration efforts, highlighting international cooperation and the continued ambition of human spaceflight.

Several US lawmakers have called for invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Donald Trump from office. The amendment allows the transfer of presidential powers to the vice president if the president is deemed unable to perform duties. Arizona Congresswoman Yasamin Ansari most recently urged this step, accusing Trump of inciting an illegal war, threatening potential war crimes, and targeting civilian infrastructure in Iran. Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, New Mexico Congresswoman Melanie Stansbury, former Illinois Republican Congressman Joe Walsh, and Democratic Senator Chris Murphy also voiced similar demands.

The calls emerged amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran, following Trump’s strong rhetoric and actions related to the conflict. Lawmakers described the situation as abnormal and alarming, urging immediate constitutional action by Congress and the Cabinet.

The debate underscores growing concern in Washington over Trump’s handling of the Iran crisis and its potential consequences for US foreign policy and global stability.

US President Donald Trump has sharply reacted to reports that Iran plans to impose tolls on ships passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Responding to a journalist’s question, Trump said Iran would not be allowed to collect any tolls and asserted that the United States could do so instead if necessary. He claimed that the US holds dominance in the region and therefore has the right to collect tolls. Analysts noted that such a move could require establishing military control over the strait.

Trump also issued a stern warning to Iran, threatening that the country could be “destroyed overnight” if no agreement is reached by the set deadline. He stated that Iran must reach a deal by 8 p.m. Washington time on Tuesday. Iran, however, rejected the pressure, saying it would not accept any temporary ceasefire and would only agree to a deal ensuring a permanent halt to attacks and compensation for war damages.

Earlier, Trump had said Iran was offered an acceptable deal, but Tehran’s rejection of the ceasefire proposal has further complicated the situation.

US President Donald Trump sharply criticized NATO and key allied nations for failing to support the United States in the ongoing war with Iran. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, April 6, he described NATO as a “paper tiger” and named Australia, Japan, and South Korea as countries that provided no assistance. Trump expressed frustration that despite the US maintaining large troop deployments to protect its allies, they did not reciprocate during this conflict.

He reminded reporters that 50,000 US troops are stationed in Japan and 45,000 in South Korea to defend those nations, yet they have not stood by the United States in its time of need. His remarks reflected growing anger over what he sees as an imbalance in alliance commitments.

Trump also claimed that the US military has plans capable of destroying Iran’s bridges and power plants within hours but emphasized that Washington does not wish to take such extreme action.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that American authorities are trying to identify the person who leaked information to the media about a second U.S. pilot reportedly detained in Iran. According to Trump, Iran was unaware of the second pilot’s location until the news was published, which made the rescue operation significantly more difficult.

Trump said the media outlet that published the report would be asked to reveal the source of the leak. He warned that failure to cooperate could lead to legal consequences. The president emphasized that the search for the leaker was being taken very seriously and that the government would approach the media company directly to demand disclosure in the interest of national security.

The report, citing Al Jazeera, did not provide further details about the pilot’s condition or the ongoing rescue efforts.

Prediction markets tracking U.S. political outcomes saw a sharp rise this weekend in bets suggesting President Donald Trump could be removed from office under the 25th Amendment. The surge followed escalating conflict with Iran and widespread criticism of Trump’s recent social media comments, which drew attention to his handling of the crisis. According to Newsweek, trading volume increased on Kalshi, a regulated prediction platform, as users speculated on whether cabinet-level action might be taken to declare the president unfit for duty.

Kalshi’s contract titled “Will the 25th Amendment be used during Trump’s presidency?” saw the price of “Yes” shares climb from 28.6 percent to 35.1 percent, the second-highest level since his second term began. The market initially opened in January 2025 at 15 percent “Yes.” The rise coincided with controversy over Trump’s posts about Iran, including threats targeting civilian infrastructure. Senator Chris Murphy urged the cabinet to consider invoking the amendment, calling Trump’s remarks “completely, utterly unbalanced.”

Analysts expect Kalshi’s market to remain volatile as long as global tensions and domestic criticism persist, with prices likely to fluctuate alongside developments in the Iran conflict.

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke to reporters at the White House about Iran, issuing a series of strong statements. He threatened renewed attacks on Iran’s bridges, power plants, and other civilian infrastructure, warning of actions that could amount to war crimes. Trump also said that if he had the opportunity, he would seize Iran’s vast oil reserves to generate significant revenue.

Trump criticized Americans who oppose war, calling them “fools,” while asserting that his “Make America Great Again” supporters remain firmly behind him. He further claimed that his administration had sent guns to anti-government protesters in Iran, though he did not specify which group received them.

The president declared that his ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was final, describing Tehran’s response to U.S. proposals as “important” but “not good enough.” The remarks, reported by Al Jazeera, underscore escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance launched an urgent overnight diplomatic effort to secure a peace deal with Iran after President Donald Trump threatened to bring “hell down” on Tehran. According to the report, the talks took place late Sunday under Vance’s leadership, with Pakistan mediating a proposed peace plan calling for an immediate ceasefire and further negotiations within 15 to 20 days.

Earlier, Trump warned that if Iran failed to reach an agreement by 8 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday, he would destroy the country’s civilian infrastructure and “everything else.” A White House official said that despite the talks, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz remained unlikely and the proposal had not yet received presidential approval.

The secret discussions were coordinated by Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, with U.S. representatives JD Vance and special envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iran represented by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Iran’s foreign ministry confirmed it had conveyed its stance through mediators, while an Iranian source said Tehran would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz or accept Trump’s deadline. The two sides remain divided over sanctions relief and Iran’s nuclear enrichment program.

NASA’s Artemis-2 mission began its journey toward the Moon on April 1, 2026, from the Kennedy Space Center, marking humanity’s return to lunar travel after 53 years. The Space Launch System (SLS) rocket carried the Orion spacecraft with four astronauts on board. The mission has entered its third day, with NASA confirming that the crew successfully completed the trans-lunar injection phase, sending them out of Earth’s orbit toward the Moon. The astronauts have tested life support, communication, and manual control systems and are reported to be in good health and spirits.

The crew includes Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover—the first Black astronaut on a lunar mission—Mission Specialist Christina Koch, the first woman to travel to the Moon, and Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency, the first non-American in such a mission. The 10-day mission will not land on the Moon but will orbit about 7,400 kilometers above its surface before returning to Earth.

NASA expects Orion to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere and splash down in the Pacific Ocean on April 10, 2026. The mission’s success will determine the feasibility of the Artemis-3 mission planned for 2027 or 2028.

Recent reports suggest that the Republican Party may face a major setback in the upcoming U.S. midterm elections scheduled for November 2026. Once considered politically dominant after Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2024, the party is now struggling with declining public support. Polls by RealClear Politics show Trump’s approval at 41.3 percent, with 56.3 percent disapproving. Republicans risk losing control of both the House and the Senate, with Democrats needing only three seats to reclaim the House. Key Republican strongholds such as Texas, Iowa, and Ohio are now viewed as competitive.

The downturn is largely attributed to economic dissatisfaction. Despite Trump’s promises of strong growth, the year began with job losses, rising fuel prices, and growing uncertainty. Unemployment rose to 4.7 percent, and gasoline prices increased by 19 percent. Trump’s approval on inflation has dropped to minus 34 points. Additional controversies, including the release of the Epstein Files and the Iran war, have deepened internal party divisions.

Analysts note that Democrats are outperforming expectations in special elections, signaling voter backlash against Trump’s policies rather than a surge in Democratic enthusiasm.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a precise deadline for his ultimatum to Iran, demanding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated that Iran has until Tuesday at 8 p.m. Eastern Time to comply. This corresponds to 3:30 a.m. Wednesday in Tehran, midnight GMT, and 6 a.m. Wednesday in Bangladesh.

Earlier, in an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Trump warned that if Iran failed to act by Tuesday evening, no power plant or bridge in the country would remain intact. The ultimatum follows months of conflict that began in February, which led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and raised fears of a global energy crisis.

The situation has drawn international attention as the standoff threatens to escalate military tensions and disrupt global oil supply routes, with observers watching closely for Iran’s response before the deadline.

Russia has called on the United States to refrain from using the language of ultimatums or threats in efforts to ease ongoing tensions with Iran. Moscow stated that Washington should return to the negotiating table instead of escalating the conflict. The Russian Foreign Ministry reported that Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during which Lavrov expressed hope that current de-escalation efforts would succeed.

According to the ministry’s statement, Lavrov emphasized that if the United States abandons threatening rhetoric and restores dialogue, it would help resolve the crisis. The statement added that both Russia and Iran urged all parties, including the United Nations Security Council, to avoid actions that could undermine remaining opportunities for a political and diplomatic solution.

The appeal reflects Moscow’s position favoring negotiation over confrontation as regional tensions continue to rise, with both sides calling for restraint and renewed diplomacy.