Another Petrochemical Facility in Iran Targeted

April 6: Iran rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal, according to Iran's Press TV. The decision followed a series of recent incidents in western and central Iran—including a failed U.S. helicopter air assault operation—that further consolidated Iran's advantage. U.S. President Trump has reportedly backtracked from earlier threats and extended the ultimatum he has repeatedly issued, per Forex.

On April 6, per Axios, a U.S. official stated Iran submitted a 10-point response Monday proposing an end to the war. Iran’s response is “too extreme,” the official noted. It remains unclear whether the proposal will advance a diplomatic resolution.

April 6 — CNN reported that U.S. President Trump took to social media to curse and threaten Iran over the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian embassies across multiple countries hit back with mocking remarks: - Iran’s India Embassy: “Cursing and insults are the acts of a sore loser. Get a grip, old man!” - Iran’s Zimbabwe Embassy: Released a “Presidential Etiquette” list, including “using respectful, restrained language in public addresses” and “acting with dignity to reflect the seriousness of the office.” - Iran’s UK Embassy: Quoted American author Mark Twain: “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.” - Iran’s South Africa Embassy: Called on the American people: “Frankly, smart Americans should at least do something to uphold their own dignity.”

Per the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on April 6: Iran is calling for sanctions relief and reconstruction, and seeking a security agreement for the Strait of Hormuz. Separately, Houthi forces said Monday they attacked Israel, with the strike coordinated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Lebanon’s Hezbollah (Wall Street CN).

April 6th, Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee noted that since the Middle East conflict escalated, Ethereum has become the second-best performing asset, with Bitcoin ranking third—both have significantly outperformed the overall stock market. He pointed out that the current monthly cost of the war is around $300 billion, and it could climb to $1 trillion in the future. In contrast, the impact of rising energy prices on consumers is relatively limited: a $10 increase in oil prices translates to just $40 billion to $50 billion in monthly consumer pressure. Tom Lee believes that amid high fiscal spending and energy price fluctuations, the value of allocating cryptocurrency as "liquid risk assets" is growing.

Per Iran's Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on April 6: Iran counterattacked the U.S. via Pakistan, rejected a ceasefire, and stressed the need for a permanent end to the war.