Iran on Monday (April 6, 2026) rejected the latest ceasefire proposal and instead said it wants a permanent end to the war, even as U.S. President Donald Trump's ultimatum approaches. Mr. Trump's deadline centres on Tehran opening the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world's oil is shipped in peacetime. The gas field attack aimed at eliminating a major source of revenue for Iran, Israel said. The field is critical to electricity production, but the strike appeared to be separate from Mr. Trump's threats. It was not clear whether Mr. Trump was aware of the news.

Source: The Hindu April 07, 2026 07:21 UTC