TEHRAN, April 6, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - Iran launched fresh attacks across the Middle East on Monday and threatened "devastating" retaliation, after US President Donald Trump's expletive-laced warning that Tehran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks came as Tehran ramped up rhetoric against Trump, with Tehran's central military command warning of "much more devastating" retaliation if its adversaries hit civilian targets. The warning came hours after Trump threatened to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure, demanding Tehran bow to his demands for a deal to reopen the Gulf to shipping. Trump declared, prompting Tehran to accuse Trump of taking orders from Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Iran claims it downed the fighter jet and the crew ejected, while US media reported only the plane was shot down.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha April 06, 2026 04:30 UTC