Latest Development in US-Iran Conflict: Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran's Infrastructure if Negotiations Fail, Some US Officials Believe War Will Enter Phase Two

**Latest Developments in U.S.-Iran Conflict: April 6 Update** ### U.S. Side - Trump appears to have extended the deadline for Iran’s final ultimatum to 8 p.m. Eastern Time on April 7 (8 a.m. Wednesday Beijing Time). - On April 5, Trump hinted in a social media post that he would order strikes on Iran’s power plants and bridges on April 7. - U.S. media reports over 1,000 American troops have been evacuated from Bahrain. - U.S. media confirms the rescued U.S. pilot has been transported to Kuwait. - Trump stated he believes an agreement with Iran can be reached before April 6, and he will hold a joint press conference with U.S. military officials on the afternoon of April 6. - Some U.S. officials assess the war with Iran is entering its second phase, with Iran’s power plants and bridges designated as “legitimate military targets.” - Sources say the CIA conducted a bold rescue operation in Iran following a deception campaign. - Trump warned that if no agreement is reached, he will “destroy the entire country of Iran.” He added ground troop deployment is not currently necessary but has not been ruled out. ### Iran Side - Iran’s Foreign Minister held talks with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister to exchange views on the regional situation. - Iran has stated it will respond in kind to any attacks on its infrastructure. - The Iranian military claims to have carried out drone strikes against Israeli and U.S. military targets in Kuwait. - Iran says it has targeted petrochemical and energy facilities in Gulf countries, warning of further strikes on U.S. interests. - Iran reports using cruise missiles to attack Israeli ships near Jebel Ali port in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). - Iranian media says the U.S. rescue operation resulted in 5 Iranian deaths and 8 injuries, with several U.S. soldiers killed during the mission. - An Iranian official outlined conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz: first, compensate Iran for war damages with passage fees. ### Israel Side - Israel claims to have killed the commercial director of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Petroleum Headquarters. - Sources report Israel and the U.S. have finalized a comprehensive list of strategic targets. - Israel’s Chief of Staff has vowed to intensify attacks on Hezbollah, with Hezbollah’s disarmament as a primary war goal. - Israeli media notes Israel sees a low possibility of reaching an agreement with Iran and is preparing for potential large-scale strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure. ### Strait of Hormuz - The Iranian Parliament is deliberating a plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz; oil tankers carrying Iraqi oil are currently transiting the strait. - U.S. media reports Iran’s Parliament Speaker appears to have threatened to block shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. - Oman and Iran held a deputy ministerial-level meeting to discuss the security of passage through the Strait of Hormuz. - Iran’s Supreme Leader emphasized the need to continue using the Strait of Hormuz blockade as “strategic leverage.” - Fifteen ships transited the Strait of Hormuz within 24 hours after receiving permission from Iran.