By Daily Times
Tensions in the Gulf have intensified sharply as Iran rejects an ultimatum linked to the Strait of Hormuz and fighting spreads across multiple fronts, including Israel and parts of the wider region.
Timeline of Key Developments (April 6, 2026)
09:50 GMT – LNG vessels turn back near Hormuz
Two liquefied natural gas tankers from Qatar reversed course after approaching the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring rising risks to global energy flows. The vessels had been en route toward Asia, with one signalling China as its destination.
09:40 GMT – Iran criticises nuclear watchdog response
Tehran condemned the International Atomic Energy Agency for what it called inaction after repeated strikes near the Bushehr nuclear facility. Officials warned that continued attacks risk radioactive leakage with severe regional consequences.
09:30 GMT – Hezbollah launches new attacks
The Lebanese group claimed rocket attacks on northern Israeli settlements, including Hurfeish, Shlomi and Nahariya, as well as Israeli military positions near the border.
09:20 GMT – Iran labels US threats ‘war crimes’
Iran’s Foreign Ministry denounced threats from Donald Trump to strike infrastructure, warning that any country assisting Washington could be held legally accountable under international law.
09:10 GMT – Air strike hits Tehran residential area
A reported US-Israeli strike in Tehran’s Baharestan district killed at least 15 people and damaged dozens of homes, according to Iranian media.
09:08 GMT – Tehran rejects US proposal
Iran dismissed a reported 15-point US plan to end the war as “illogical” and “overly ambitious,” stating it has its own framework for negotiations and will not negotiate under pressure.
09:00 GMT – Iran targets US-linked positions in Kuwait
Iran claimed drone strikes on military assets on Bubiyan Island in Kuwait, saying US forces had moved there after previous attacks on other bases.
Wider Situation
- Iranian missile strikes hit a residential building in Haifa, Israel, killing at least two civilians and injuring several others.
- US-Israeli strikes across Iran have reportedly killed at least 34 people, including children.
- Attacks have spread across the Gulf, impacting infrastructure in Kuwait and targeting an oil facility in Bahrain.
The situation remains volatile, with global energy markets and regional security increasingly at risk as the conflict widens beyond its initial flashpoints.
