U.S. Official Responds to Iran's Ten Demands: "Too Extreme"

On April 7, per CCTV, Iran stated on the 6th that it could continue the conflict as long as its political leadership deems it "appropriate." A spokesperson noted that following the war, Iran’s deterrent capability will reach a level that "will deter the enemy from launching any further attacks."

April 7th — 24-hour monitoring of the Hormuz Strait shows ship traffic through the strait rose over the weekend. (R10K)

On April 7th, U.S. President Donald Trump stated about Iran: "We've achieved regime change—they've become more moderate. I'm not worried about those concerns over civilian infrastructure. Allowing Iran to acquire nuclear weapons is a war crime. I intend to take Iran's oil."

On April 6 (local time), the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced it had carried out large-scale airstrikes on multiple airports in Tehran, Iran, destroying dozens of Iranian Air Force planes and helicopters. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) targeted facilities belonging to both the Iranian Air Force and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Air Force at several Tehran airports overnight, hitting numerous targets at Mehrabad, Payam, and Azmayesh airports—including aircraft, helicopters, and other military infrastructure. The IDF statement noted that Mehrabad Airport, which has been targeted in previous strikes, was previously used by the IRGC’s Qods Force. It described the airport as a key hub for Iran’s armed forces in the Middle East and a base for supporting its regional proxies. (Source: FX168)

Monday, April 6th (local time) – Former President Donald Trump stated the U.S. is "destroying" Iran. Speaking to reporters, he said: "I don’t want to do that – but we are doing it. They will have no bridges, no power plants. They will have nothing. I won’t say more because there are worse things." Attacking civilian infrastructure constitutes a war crime under international law. (Kinny)

April 6: Iran’s state TV reported that Iran announced launching missiles at Israel during a White House event.