Coverage dated April 6, 2026

U.S., Israel Strike Iran’s Oil Export Hubs Ahead of Trump Deadline

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US and Israeli strikes hit Tehran, Kharg Island, and key bridges as Trump’s 8 p.m. deadline expired with Iran rejecting a cease-fire and the IRGC threatening Gulf states.

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Oil Price
U.S., Israel Strike Iran’s Oil Export Hubs Ahead of Trump Deadline (opens Oil Price)
Published Apr 6, 2026
Oil Price's feed description
US and Israeli strikes hit Tehran, Kharg Island, and key bridges as Trump’s 8 p.m. deadline expired with Iran rejecting a cease-fire and the IRGC threatening Gulf states.
Al Jazeera
Israel threatens Iran’s trains, railways before Trump’s deadline expires (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Apr 6, 2026
Al Jazeera's feed description
The bridge linking Saudi Arabia and Bahrain has been briefly closed as Trump threatens to hit Iranian infrastructure.
The Guardian
Israel warns Iranians not to use trains as Trump deadline looms (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 6, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
Threat comes after US president said he would bomb power plants and bridges if Iran did not reopen strait of Hormuz
Washington Examiner
Israel blows up Iranian bridges ahead of Trump deadline to save them (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Apr 6, 2026
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Israel has been targeting bridges in Iran ahead of President Donald Trump's deadline for the regime to make a deal.
The Guardian
Israel tells Iranians their lives are at risk if they use trains as Trump deadline looms | First Thing (opens The Guardian)
Published Apr 6, 2026
The Guardian's feed description
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