U.S. President Donald Trump has once again threatened Iran with an ultimatum, warning that the country must reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Monday, April 6, or face severe consequences. According to BBC reports cited by the source, Trump reiterated his warning on April 5, following a series of previous ultimatums issued since the start of the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran.

Trump’s first ultimatum on March 21 demanded that Iran reopen the waterway within 48 hours or face the destruction of its power plants. On March 23, he announced that productive talks had led to a five-day suspension of planned strikes. A third ultimatum on March 27 extended the deadline to April 6 at Iran’s request. As the deadline approached, Trump issued a final 48-hour warning on April 4 and repeated the same threat on April 5, adding that Iran’s power plants and bridges would be targeted if no deal was reached.

The Iranian government has repeatedly rejected Trump’s claims, asserting that his statements lack any factual basis.

U.S. President Donald Trump has alleged that Kurdish groups retained weapons that Washington had attempted to send to anti-government protesters in Iran earlier this year. In an interview with Fox News, Trump revealed that the United States tried to deliver a large number of guns to Iranian demonstrators in January, but the weapons never reached their intended recipients.

Trump stated that the arms were sent through Kurdish intermediaries, though he did not specify which Kurdish group was involved or provide further details about the operation. According to him, the Kurds kept the weapons for themselves instead of passing them on to the protesters.

The remarks shed light on a previously undisclosed U.S. effort to support Iranian protesters and raise questions about the role of Kurdish groups in the failed transfer.

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran during an interview with Fox News, saying that if Iran does not agree to a deal soon, the United States will destroy the country’s power plants and bridges. He added that he would consider taking control of Iran’s oil resources if Tehran continues to delay. Trump stated that people would soon witness the collapse of infrastructure across Iran, according to a BBC report.

Despite the harsh rhetoric, Trump claimed that some Iranian officials have already joined negotiations and expressed optimism that a deal could be reached by Monday. His remarks come amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran over unresolved issues related to sanctions and regional security.

Iranian officials have repeatedly denied Trump’s claims, asserting that his statements about ongoing talks and potential agreements have no factual basis, according to the same report.

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Iran will face severe consequences if it continues to block the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump declared that Tuesday would be 'Power Plant Day' and 'Bridge Day' in Iran, implying possible military action if the strait is not reopened promptly. He stated that failure to comply would lead to harsh military measures and make conditions in Iran 'like hell.'

Analysts cited in the report said Trump’s remarks have further escalated tensions in the Middle East. Earlier, Trump had issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding that Iran reopen the strait, warning that otherwise 'hell will descend' on the country. Iran rejected the ultimatum, calling it a sign of weakness and confusion.

Iranian military officials responded strongly, with General Ali Abdullahi Ali Abadi describing Trump’s threats as desperate and irrational, while spokesman Ebrahim Zulfakari warned that any escalation would turn the entire region into a 'hell' for the United States and its allies.

NASA’s Artemis-2 mission, launched from Florida, will send four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor J. Glover, and Jeremy Hansen—on a 10-day journey around the Moon without landing. The mission, originally planned for November 2024, was delayed due to technical issues. It aims to test flight strategies and prepare for Artemis-3, scheduled for next year. The next human landing on the lunar surface is expected with Artemis-4, planned for 2028.

The Artemis program, launched in 2017 after several canceled projects, involves thousands of people and an estimated cost of $93 billion. It seeks to establish a sustainable lunar presence through a lunar orbit station and a surface base, paving the way for future Mars missions. NASA has partnered with private companies, selecting SpaceX’s Starship and Blue Origin’s lander designs for future lunar landings.

NASA’s renewed lunar focus also reflects growing geopolitical interest, as both the United States and China aim to explore resource-rich regions of the Moon. Artemis-2 will mark the first time in over 50 years that humans view the Moon’s far side directly, capturing images for future scientific analysis.

Russian authorities reported that a Ukrainian drone strike damaged an oil pipeline near the Baltic port of Primorsk on April 5, 2026. According to Leningrad region governor Alexander Drozdenko, Russia’s air defense systems shot down 19 drones in the region. Debris from one of the drones struck part of the pipeline, which was later safely burned off. No casualties were reported in the incident.

The attack comes amid an increase in Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian infrastructure in recent months. Primorsk, located between the Finnish border and the major city of Saint Petersburg, was also attacked in March, when a fire broke out at an oil depot.

Authorities did not provide further details about the extent of the damage or potential disruptions to oil operations in the area.

Astronauts of NASA’s Artemis mission completed their final preparations on Saturday for entering the Moon’s orbit. The crew, consisting of Americans Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover, and Canadian Jeremy Hansen, reviewed imaging and analysis tasks for lunar surface features. At the start of their workday, they were about 169,000 miles from Earth and 110,700 miles from the Moon. The next key phase, entering the Moon’s gravitational sphere, is expected between Sunday and Monday night.

NASA reported that the Orion spacecraft’s crew began their day with breakfast and music, maintaining high morale. Glover was scheduled to conduct manual piloting tests to provide NASA with additional data on deep-space performance. The astronauts also reviewed checklists for documenting their lunar flyby experience and continued photographing geological formations such as lava flows and craters.

The Artemis-2 mission is part of NASA’s long-term plan to return humans to the Moon and establish a permanent base for future deep-space research. NASA officials described the mission as a learning experience, marking the first time a crewed spacecraft is operating in deep space in decades.

The United States has rescued a missing crew member of an F-15 fighter jet that was downed in Iran. The operation, conducted overnight under heavy fire, involved hundreds of US special forces personnel and several heavily armed aircraft. According to a report by Al Jazeera, the mission successfully extracted the missing officer from Iranian territory and moved him to safety outside the country. US President Donald Trump confirmed that the rescued officer, a colonel, is now safe and in good health.

The pilot had been missing for two days, while another crew member had been rescued earlier. US forces reportedly monitored the colonel’s location for 24 hours before launching the mission. Trump stated that no American soldiers were killed or injured during the operation, which he described as carefully planned and executed with advanced weaponry.

Iran has not issued any official comment on the incident. However, reports from the city of Dehdasht indicated clashes and airstrikes during the night, with at least four people killed and the death toll possibly higher in later updates.

The United States is transferring a large number of its long-range JASSM-ER cruise missiles to the Middle East as a follow-up to its recent military operations against Iran. According to a source cited by NDTV, the missiles are being moved from reserves originally allocated to other regions, including the Pacific. Orders to withdraw the missiles, each valued at about 1.5 million dollars, were issued in late March. The weapons are being relocated to US Central Command bases and the Fairford base in the United Kingdom.

After the redeployment, only about 425 of the pre-war stockpile of 2,300 JASSM-ER missiles will remain available for other regions, with around 75 rendered unusable due to damage or technical faults. The report adds that nearly two-thirds of the US missile reserves, including shorter-range JASSM models with a range of about 250 miles, have been committed to the Iran conflict. Since the joint US-Israel air campaign began on February 28, concerns have grown over missile defense and long-range weapon stockpiles.

The source noted that over a thousand JASSM-ER missiles have already been used within four weeks of fighting, and 47 were deployed in an operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. The pace of use suggests that replenishing the arsenal could take several years.

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that a missing American military officer was successfully rescued after his fighter jet was shot down over Iranian airspace. In a statement, Trump said the U.S. military carried out one of the most daring search and rescue operations in American history to recover the officer, who is an arms specialist with the rank of colonel. He added that the rescued officer is now completely safe.

According to the report, the officer went missing after an F-15E fighter jet was downed. The U.S. military quickly identified his location and launched a rescue mission. Although detailed information about the operation has not yet been released, it is being described as one of the most notable military rescue missions in recent times.

Further details about the circumstances of the crash and the rescue operation remain undisclosed, and no additional official statements have been issued so far.

A recent Reuters-Ipsos poll found that 56 percent of Americans believe the ongoing war with Iran will negatively affect the U.S. economy. The survey, conducted from March 27 to 29 across the United States, included responses from 1,021 participants. Only 7 percent thought the war would have a positive impact, while 12 percent expected no effect. About 25 percent did not answer the question.

The poll also revealed widespread concern for U.S. military personnel, with 86 percent of respondents expressing worry about the safety of service members involved in the conflict. In addition, 52 percent said they believe the U.S. military operation will worsen stability in the Middle East, while 21 percent expect conditions to improve.

The findings highlight growing public anxiety over both economic and security consequences of the U.S. military campaign in Iran, reflecting skepticism about its potential to bring regional stability.

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited controversy by suggesting that Venezuela could become the 51st state of the United States. The comment, made in March 2026 on social media, has drawn sharp reactions across American and international circles. While some dismissed it as humor, others viewed it as a reflection of a dangerous political mindset. Analysts noted that Trump has previously made similar remarks about Greenland, Canada, and Cuba.

Political experts and policymakers in the U.S. have largely rejected the idea as unrealistic and unconstitutional, emphasizing that incorporating a sovereign nation as a state contradicts both U.S. law and international norms. Critics argue that such rhetoric echoes early 20th-century imperialism and undermines the principles of sovereignty enshrined in the UN Charter. The debate intensified following a U.S. military intervention in Venezuela and Trump’s administration’s pledge to oversee the country’s oil infrastructure.

Observers warn that even symbolic statements like this can damage America’s global image and strain relations with allies. Many view Trump’s comment as politically charged rhetoric rather than a genuine policy proposal, yet it has revived concerns about U.S. interventionism in Latin America.

The White House has requested nearly $1.5 trillion for defense spending in the 2027 fiscal year budget proposal submitted to Congress. The proposed amount represents a 42 percent increase from the previous year and would mark the highest defense budget in modern US history. The proposal comes as the Iran war continues, underscoring the Trump administration’s focus on expanding military capabilities.

According to the proposal, the funds would strengthen ammunition reserves, expand the US Navy, and initiate construction of President Donald Trump’s planned ‘Golden Dome’ missile defense system. It also includes a 5 to 7 percent pay raise for all military personnel to support recruitment and retention. Of the additional $445 billion requested, $350 billion would be passed through a new law allowing Senate Republicans to approve it by majority vote without Democratic support.

The budget also emphasizes defense-related priorities across other agencies. The Department of Energy proposed over $3.5 billion in additional funding for the National Nuclear Security Administration to develop new nuclear warheads, modernize existing ones, and advance technologies for future naval forces.

The United States’ national debt has exceeded $39 trillion just weeks after the start of the war against Iran, according to Treasury data released on March 18, 2026. The Congressional Budget Office reported that the federal budget deficit grew by another $1 trillion in the first five months of the fiscal year, with the government borrowing about $500 billion weekly. Analysts warn that under President Donald Trump’s policies, the debt could reach $64 trillion within a decade.

The debt surge reflects the combined impact of war spending, tax cuts, higher defense budgets, and immigration control costs. Interest payments alone have risen sharply, costing over $43 billion in the first five months. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and other economists have cautioned that the debt trajectory poses long-term risks, while the White House insists deficit reduction measures are beginning to take effect.

Financial institutions such as JPMorgan and experts like Ray Dalio and Janet Yellen have also warned that the growing debt burden could constrain investment, raise borrowing costs, and weaken the government’s ability to manage inflation and unemployment.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States could easily open the Strait of Hormuz and generate substantial revenue by extracting oil from the area. In a post on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated that with a little more time, the US could open the strait, extract oil, and earn huge profits. He described the potential as a major 'gusher' for the entire world.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical maritime trade routes, carrying a significant portion of global oil supplies. Recently, Iran has banned the passage of ships belonging to the United States, Israel, and their allies through the strait following US-Israeli attacks on Iranian territory. The situation has heightened tensions in the region, with energy security and freedom of navigation emerging as key concerns.

Trump’s remarks come amid ongoing geopolitical friction in the Gulf, where control over the Strait of Hormuz remains a central issue for global oil markets and regional stability.