US–Israel war on Iran day 38: Trump sets new Strait of Hormuz deadline as oil benchmark open above $110

Kuwait army says air defences responding to missile, drone attack

The Kuwaiti military has said their air defences are responding to missile and drone threats.

Missile alert lifted, UAE residents safe

UAE authorities have lifted the aerial threats alert and declared the country safe. Residents were instructed to resume normal activities, though they were urged to remain vigilant and follow official updates from official sources.

Hormuz deal: Trump sets 'Tuesday, 8:00 PM' (April 7, midnight GMT) deadline

US President Donald Trump made an stark threat to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure, demanding Tehran bow to his demands for a deal to reopen the Gulf to shipping as oil prices surge.

As Christians marked Easter, Trump revived warnings of air strikes on Iranian power plants and bridges, after celebrating the rescue of a wounded airman whose fighter jet went down inside Iran.   

Iran has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy chokepoint, provoking Trump to demand Sunday: "... you'll be living in Hell," if the strait is not opened.

In a terse follow-up post, the president apparently set a new deadline for Iran to comply: "Tuesday, 8:00 PM" (midnight GMT).

Trump told Fox News that Iran was "close" to making a deal, security analyst Danny Citrinowicz said "the prospect of a negotiated agreement with Iran, at least under current conditions, is close to nonexistent."

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Oil prices 'invert': WTI higher at $114 vs Brent at $111

US crude (WTI) traded above $114 per barrel and surpassed Brent crude, an unusual inversion that underscores deepening market stress.

Brent — the global benchmark — was above $111, while UAE Murban crude climbed above $114.8, marking strong demand for barrels that can be moved outside chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz.

Urals crude, the Russian benchmark, stayed elevated at $121.17, up $15.44, or 14.60%, as of 7.38am on Monday (April 6, 2026) Tokyo | 10.38pm GMT (April 5, 2026). Natural gas prices also rose modestly, reflecting broader energy market tightness.

UAE issues aerial defence alert

UAE authorities issued an alert to residents stating that the country's air defence systems had been activated and are currently responding to a missile threat.

Air defense systems are currently responding to a missile threat. Please remain in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates. pic.twitter.com/BSAer8FyG3

— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) April 5, 2026

UAE air defence alert lifted, safety confirmed

UAE authorities have lifted the missile alert and declared the country safe, Residents were instructed to resume normal activities, though they were urged to remain vigilant and follow official updates from official sources.

UAE issues alert over aerial threats

UAE authorities issued an alert to residents stating that the country's air defence systems had been activated and are currently responding to an aerial threat, according to the Ministry of Interior and National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA). "Due to the current situation, potential missile threats, immediately seek a safe place in the closest secure building, steer away from windows, doors, and open areas. Await further instructions," an X post by the UAE Ministry of Interior states.

Air defense systems are currently responding to a missile threat. Please remain in a safe location and follow official channels for warnings and updates. pic.twitter.com/CPvmSqGoS5

— NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) April 5, 2026

RAF gunners engage hostile threats overnight

The UK Ministry of Defence reported that RAF Regiment gunners successfully engaged hostile threats overnight in a high-threat area of the Middle East, as part of ongoing operations linked to the escalating Strait of Hormuz crisis. The update highlights the RAF Regiment's role in defending key positions amid heightened tensions.

US‑Israel war on Iran: Recent developments

Day 37: Second F-15E crew member rescued in Iran

Day 36: Trump warns Iran: 48 hours or all hell will reign down

Day 35: Trump seeks $1.5t defence budget as war intensifies

Day 34: UN chief warns world on 'edge of a wider war'

Day 33: Trump says US to hit Iran 'extremely hard'

Day 32: Debris hits several homes in Dubai, 4 injured

Day 31: Trump threatens to obliterate Iran's Kharg island