Middle East
Regional diplomacy, security, and energy developments across the Middle East.
Israeli army says strikes key naval sonar facility in southern Iran
The Israeli army says it struck a naval sonar and underwater detection facility in Shiraz, southern Iran, as part of broader attacks in the area.
The Latest: Iran says it has accepted a two-week ceasefire in the war
Iran’s reported acceptance of a two-week ceasefire pauses immediate escalation, but the deal’s scope and durability remain uncertain.
Maersk removes Jebel Ali from Mesawa service and switches the loop to biweekly
Maersk is cutting its Mesawa service to biweekly and dropping Jebel Ali from the rotation, with the first revised sailing due in May.
IMF chief says Middle East war will raise prices and slow global growth
The IMF chief says the Middle East war will lift inflation and slow global growth, echoing earlier warnings from the Fund.
Israel, Iran trade new strikes as Trump threatens escalation over Strait of Hormuz
Israel and Iran exchanged new blows on April 6 as Trump escalated threats over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposal.
Iran rejects reported 45-day ceasefire proposal as Trump deadline looms
Iran has rejected a reported 45-day ceasefire proposal tied to the Strait of Hormuz while Trump’s deadline and U.S. pressure continue to build.
Trump’s Iran deadline and ceasefire talks intensify as Tehran rejects 45-day proposal
Iran rejected the latest 45-day ceasefire proposal, AP reported, while Trump’s deadline and threats over the Strait of Hormuz remain in focus.
US and Iran receive draft ceasefire plan as Trump deadline nears
Reuters, AP and Axios say U.S. and Iranian mediators have received a draft ceasefire plan that could take effect immediately as the conflict continues.
AnewZ Morning Brief - 6 April, 2026
Iran warned of more widespread retaliation if civilians are hit after a missile strike in Haifa killed at least two people, while AP and Axios reported fresh strikes, Strait of Hormuz pressure and ceasefire talks.
Trump escalates threat to strike Iran’s infrastructure if Strait of Hormuz stays closed
Trump sharpened and extended his threat against Iran, with Axios reporting a new Tuesday deadline and AP noting pressure over the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump threatens Iran's infrastructure in profanity-laced post over Strait of Hormuz
Trump escalated pressure on Iran with a profanity-laced post threatening strikes on power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz stays closed.
Escalating Gulf conflict draws fresh warnings over civilian infrastructure attacks
New warnings from advocacy groups and international institutions say the Gulf conflict is increasingly centered on attacks on civilian infrastructure.
Planet Labs says it will indefinitely restrict Middle East conflict imagery
Planet Labs is reported to be indefinitely withholding new Middle East conflict imagery after earlier temporary delays, with limited case-by-case release for urgent needs.
Trump says U.S. aviator rescued, renews threats to strike Iran power infrastructure
Trump said a U.S. aviator shot down over Iran had been rescued and renewed threats to hit Iranian infrastructure, according to AP and Axios.
Iran rejects 48-hour U.S. ceasefire proposal, reports say
Iran rejected a U.S. proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire, according to Iranian media reports republished by Xinhua and other outlets. The reporting says the offer was conveyed through a third country and follows earlier Iranian statements that any truce would need Tehran's terms.
Conflict in the Middle East remains active as U.S., Israel, Iran and regional states exchange strikes and warnings
Fresh reporting on April 4 shows the Middle East conflict still active, with continued strikes, regional spillovers and warnings from the UN and WHO.
Iran fires on targets across the Middle East as Israel and the U.S. continue strikes on Tehran
Iran launched new attacks across the Middle East while Israeli and U.S. strikes continued hitting Tehran, according to AP reporting.
French and South Korean leaders say they'll work together on the Strait of Hormuz
France and South Korea said they will work together on the Strait of Hormuz after summit talks in Seoul.
UK gathers more than 40 countries to press Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Britain hosted talks with more than 40 countries on Thursday to press Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, AP reported.
Iran fires on Israel and Gulf neighbors as Trump claims threat from Tehran nearly eliminated
Iran launched additional missile attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab states on Thursday, even as President Trump said Iran’s threat had been nearly eliminated.