The Latest Breaking News from Israel

Trump warns 'whole civilisation will die tonight' if Iran fails to make deal on Strait of Hormuz as deadline looms

Trump says he is ‘not at all’ concerned about committing possible war crimes as he threatens to obliterate Iranian infrastructure

Evening Standard · Apr 6

EU says strikes on civilian infrastructure 'illegal' as nuclear fears mount

The European Union on Monday warned warring parties in the Middle East that strikes on civilian infrastructure are illegal. This comes as the UN's atomic energy agency voiced concern over the heightened risk of a nuclear accident as hosilities intensify.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 6

'Will continue war ...': Iran rejects temporary truce; sets condition for talks

Iran has finalised its demands for ending the conflict with the US and Israel, rejecting a temporary truce. Tehran conveyed its requirements through intermediaries, deeming earlier US proposals "excessive and illogical." Iran insists on a permanent end to hostilities, not a pause that allows adversaries to regroup.

The Times of India · Apr 6

Arab Americans in Michigan warn centrist Democrats attacking Hasan Piker: ‘They haven’t learned from 2024’

Heated debate in a key swing state probably marks a preview of things to come as the midterms ramp up

The Guardian - US · Apr 6

Iran warns of 'devastating' retaliation in defiant stance as Trump deadline to 'unleash hell' looms

Trump shared an expletive-laden social media post threatening further bombardment if Iran doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz

Evening Standard · Apr 6

Watch: Iran shares video claiming Iron Dome failure; mocks Israel on social media

Iran released a video claiming its missile bypassed Israel's Iron Dome, showing footage of a cluster bomb impact. The post on X mocked the defence system amid heightened tensions. While unverified, the incident highlights concerns about the Iron Dome's effectiveness against advanced threats like cluster munitions.

The Times of India · Apr 6

Israel strikes Iran's largest petrochemical facility as Trump's Hormuz deadline looms

Earlier on Monday, Iran warned of more devastating retaliation if the US hits civilian targets, as mediators pushed a 45-day ceasefire to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Euronews · Apr 6

How the dramatic US airman rescue from Iran unfolded with reaper drones and a covert mission

Donald Trump hails the dramatic rescue operation of US pilots in Iran, but it casts doubt on the president's claims of airspace control

Evening Standard · Apr 6

Airstrikes on Iran kill more than 25 as Trump's deadline to open Strait of Hormuz looms

Israel and the United States have carried out attacks that have killed more than 25 people in Iran

The Independent UK · Apr 6

Blasts heard near Erbil airport – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 6