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Trump Pushes Iran Strike Deadline Into April Amid Intensifying Regional Tensions

Onlookers watch from a window the site of a residential building damaged by a strike, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 27, 2026.  U.S. President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face strikes on its energy infrastructure, moving the cutoff to April 6 at 8 p.m. EDT (April 7 GMT) . The decision follows Tehran’s rejection of a 15‑point U.S. proposal aimed at ending the conflict, which has already spread across the Middle East and disrupted global energy markets.  The conflict, now in its fourth week, has resulted in thousands of casualties and sent oil and fertilizer prices soaring, fueling global inflation concerns. The United States and Israel began striking Iranian targets on February 28 after nuclear negotiations failed to produce a deal. Trump stated that talks are “going very well,” though Iran denies any direct engagement with Washington.  Trump’s extension comes after he previously pau...

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Ukraine Unveils Wreckage of Russia’s New Ballistic Missile

 

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has provided The Associated Press with exclusive access to the wreckage of a new Russian ballistic missile, claiming it as evidence of Moscow’s escalating military capabilities in the ongoing conflict. The remains were displayed at an undisclosed location, with Ukrainian officials asserting the missile represents a significant technological advancement in Russia’s arsenal.

The missile, believed to be a next-generation weapon, was reportedly intercepted during an attack on Ukrainian infrastructure earlier this week. “This is a clear signal that Russia is intensifying its aggression with increasingly sophisticated weapons,” an SBU spokesperson stated.

Military analysts examining the wreckage highlighted the missile’s enhanced range and precision, which could pose greater challenges for Ukrainian air defenses. Ukrainian officials have called for increased Western support, including advanced anti-missile systems, to counter these threats.

Russia has yet to comment on Ukraine’s claims, but the display comes as tensions remain high amid ongoing strikes and counteroffensives. The new weaponry raises concerns about the potential for further escalation in the conflict.


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