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Iran Tensions Mount, Ceasefire Plan Emerges, Hormuz Strait in Focus

06 Apr 2026, 04:00 - 08:00 (UTC)
1. Iran's Revolutionary Guards' intelligence chief was reportedly killed, significantly increasing the risk of conflict escalation in the Middle East.
2. A proposal for a permanent ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is under review, which could reopen the Strait of Hormuz if an agreement is reached on Monday.
3. Iran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for a temporary ceasefire, as Qatari LNG carriers attempt to pass through the critical waterway for the first time since the conflict began.
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Trump Issues Tuesday Ultimatum to Iran, Threatens Power Plants Over Strait of Hormuz

05 Apr 2026, 16:00 - 20:00 (UTC)
1. Former U.S. President Trump threatens to target Iran's power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened by Tuesday evening.
2. Trump provided no specific timeline for ending the war with Iran, indicating potential for prolonged conflict.
3. Trump stated the U.S. feared an "Iranian trap" during an F-15 crew rescue operation, highlighting the high tensions.
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Israel Confirms Industrial Strikes, Prepares Energy Attacks, Iran Clarifies Hormuz Stance

04 Apr 2026, 16:00 - 20:00 (UTC)
1. Israel confirmed it has struck Iranian petrochemical and steel plants used for weapons materials.
2. Israel is reportedly preparing to attack Iranian energy facilities and is awaiting approval from the United States.
3. Iran has stated that Iraq will be exempt from any potential restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route.
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Iran Tensions Spike Oil, US Imposes New Tariffs, Fed Stays The Course

02 Apr 2026, 16:00 - 20:00 (UTC)
1. Iran's threat to close the Strait of Hormuz long-term has triggered a surge in WTI crude oil prices to $111.54 per barrel, the largest daily gain since 2020.
2. The United States announced significant new tariff policies, including a 100% tariff on patented drug imports and adjustments to tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper derivative products.
3. Fed official Williams reiterated the importance of the 2% inflation target, stating that current monetary policy is "well positioned" to manage rising economic risks, including the impact of higher energy prices.
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