Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleMaira ButtTuesday 07 April 2026 13:04 BSTTrump vows to decimate Iran as deadline approachesIran's crucial oil export hub, Kharg Island, has been targeted by strikes, with a US official confirming attacks on military sites.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared ”restraint is over”, threatening a response “beyond the region” and long-term disruption of global oil and gas supplies if the US crosses red lines.U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline to “decimate” Iran's civilian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed is imminent, with the leader dismissing concerns about potential war crimes.Tehran has rejected a temporary ceasefire, demanding a permanent end to the conflict, guarantees against further attacks, and compensation for damages.In separate incidents, one person was killed and three were injured in a shooting near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul, and a container vessel was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, sustaining damage.In fullIran-US war latest: Kharg Island targeted with multiple strikes Tehran says as it issues new ‘red line’ warning to TrumpThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in