Trump might delay his Tuesday 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran “if he sees clear progress toward a deal.” (Axios)

Trump has repeatedly extended or paused his Iran-related ultimatums since the Iran War has begun.

NEW: The King Fahd Causeway—the main road link between Saudi Arabia and Bahrain—has been temporarily closed as a precautionary safety measure.

Saudi authorities issued alerts about possible Iranian retaliation threats.

No attack yet.

Cheng Li-wun, leader of Taiwan’s opposition Kuomintang, is visiting China (April 7–12) on a “peace” trip to ease tensions and boost dialogue with Beijing.

She is expected to meet Xi Jinping.

It’s the first such visit by a KMT leader in about a decade.

France’s Foreign Minister says they oppose any strikes on civilian infrastructure in Iran.

IDF uses an FPV drone to kill a person on a motorcycle.

Zelensky:

This meeting with President Erdogan was one of the most positive ever.

Working together with Türkiye gives us energy security and logistical security.

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Trump's belligerent threats to destroy Iran’s power plants & bridges have triggered warning from experts and U.N. officials over potential war crimes & civilian harm.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian:

Over 14 million proud Iranians have, up to this moment, declared their readiness to sacrifice their lives in defense of Iran.

I too have been, am, and will be a sacrificer for Iran.

3 Days Left to Somalia's Historic Offshore Oil Drill Venture with Türkiye

Somalia to begin its historic first offshore oil drilling venture as Türkiye's drillship Çağrı Bey is set to arrive in Somalia Friday, aiming to unlock billions in reserves & boost economic recovery.

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told Vladimir Putin he was ready to help “in any way,” even offering to host a Russia–US summit in Budapest to address the war in Ukraine.

“In any matter where I can be of assistance, I am at your service.”

Orbán compared himself to a mouse aiding a lion—prompting laughter from Putin.

Source: Bloomberg

Gunfire reported near Israeli Consulate in Istanbul.

Three people were neutralized by the Turkish Police.

Turkish Minister of Justice:

Upon the reports of gunfire sounds in the vicinity of the Israeli Consulate located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has immediately initiated an investigation.

Within the scope of the investigation, one deputy chief public prosecutor and two public prosecutors have been assigned; our public prosecutors have promptly arrived at the scene and begun examinations.

Under the coordination of our Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, in collaboration with relevant law enforcement units, the work is ongoing for the purpose of fully elucidating the incident, and the investigation is being conducted meticulously and in a multifaceted manner.

Israeli MFA:

The consulate was not staffed at the time of the incident.

Tehran has rejected any temporary ceasefire with the U.S.

Source: Reuters

Governor of Istanbul:

There was an attack on our police officers. As a result of the attack, two of our officers were slightly injured.

One of the terrorists was killed, and two terrorists were neutralized in an injured condition.

Turkish Minister of the Interior:

The identities of the terrorists have been identified. It has been determined that the individuals, who arrived in Istanbul by a rental vehicle from Izmit, include one with ties to an organization that exploits religion; and it has also been established that one of the two terrorists, who are brothers, has a drug record.

JD Vance arrives in Hungary to back Viktor Orbán’s election campaign.

Senator Tom Cotton:

Today, the brave men and women of Arkansas’ 142nd Field Artillery Brigade depart for the Middle East.