The Iran conflict entered Day 39 on April 7 with sharp escalation across military, diplomatic, and economic fronts. Fresh strikes, rising global oil prices, and last-minute diplomacy efforts marked a tense day as a key deadline approached.
1 / 10Trump Issues Stark Ultimatum: Donald Trump warned that “a whole civilisation will die” if Iran fails to accept US terms before the midnight deadline, signalling possible large-scale infrastructure attacks. (Image: Donald Trump/Truth Social screengrab)
2 / 10Kharg Island Targeted, Oil Prices Surge | Strikes hit Kharg Island, a key oil export hub. Markets reacted immediately, with West Texas Intermediate rising over 2% to $114.71 per barrel amid supply fears.
3 / 10US Signals More Military Options | US Vice President JD Vance said Washington still has “unused tools,” keeping the possibility of further escalation open while expressing limited hope for last-minute diplomacy. (Image: Reuters)
4 / 10Major Strikes Hit Iran’s Transport Network | Strikes targeted key transport infrastructure across Iran. In Kashan, a rail bridge was destroyed, killing two people. In Qom and Karaj, bridges and railway tracks were hit. In northern Iran, a major highway was forced to shut, disrupting movement across the region. (Image: Reuters)
5 / 10Israel Expands ‘Infrastructure’ Offensive | The Israel Defense Forces confirmed a broad wave of strikes targeting Iranian infrastructure, though details remain limited. (Image: Reuters)
6 / 10IRGC Warns of Global Retaliation | The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps threatened to target US interests worldwide and disrupt global energy supplies if escalation continues. (Image: Reuters)
7 / 10Diplomacy Push Intensifies | Officials in Doha called for immediate de-escalation, while Iran’s envoys in Kuwait and Pakistan pushed for urgent talks. (Image: Canva)
8 / 10Civilian Disruptions Grow in Iran | Rail services in Mashhad were suspended, and blasts were reported across Tehran, with casualties reported but hard to verify. A synagogue in Tehran was reportedly destroyed in the strikes, raising concerns about the safety of minority communities. (Image: Reuters)
9 / 10Regional Tensions Spill Over | A shootout near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul left one dead, highlighting risks of the conflict spreading beyond borders. (Image: Reuters)
10 / 10UN Vote on Strait of Hormuz | The United Nations Security Council is set to vote on a resolution urging Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ensure safe global shipping. (Image: Reuters)
