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Trump’s countdown

Iran said that it would respond harshly if President Donald Trump follows through on his threat to strike Iranian energy infrastructure and bridges.

 Trump's Iran ultimatum  President Donald Trump pauses as he finishes speaking about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images)

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In today's edition:

  • Iran threatens US after Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to open Strait of Hormuz
  • Israel kills top IRGC intel official
  • Ukraine's Zelenskyy wraps regional tour with landmark Syria visit
  • Inside Iraq's unique vulnerability to global oil upheaval
  • Russian-run nuclear power plant in Iran hit again as Moscow evacuates more staff

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