War in the Middle East: Donald Trump threatens Iran, Yemen fires a missile at Israel, Lebanon under fire.

After 36 days, the prospect of a quick resolution to the conflict in the Middle East remains out of reach. Protests took place in Israel and Iraq on Saturday, April 4, calling for an end to hostilities. In Tel Aviv, over a thousand people protested against Israel’s war with Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon, urging Israeli authorities to stop it before being dispersed by the police. In Iraq, tens of thousands of supporters of influential Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr gathered in Baghdad and across the country to condemn Israel and the United States, whose joint operations against Iran on February 28 marked the start of the conflict in the Middle East, now in its sixth week.

As the deadline approaches, Donald Trump threatens to “unleash hell” on Iran. The president had announced the suspension of strikes on Iranian power plants until “Monday, April 6 at 8:00 PM Washington time” in hopes of reaching an agreement on hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Trump escalated pressure with a message on Truth Social, urging Iran to reach an agreement or face consequences. The Iranian military responded, criticizing Trump’s aggression.

An American aviator is still missing in Iran after a fighter jet crashed. Iran claimed to have shot down an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft. Meanwhile, a nuclear power plant in Iran was targeted multiple times, with Russia evacuating its employees.

Israel continued its operations in Lebanon, resulting in casualties. Missiles were also fired towards Israel from Iran and Yemen, threatening further escalation. In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran attacked a ship linked to Israel and allowed Iraqi vessels to pass.

In diplomatic efforts, Ukrainian President Zelensky met with Turkish President Erdogan to discuss Middle East security. In Italy, Prime Minister Meloni visited the UAE for talks on ending hostilities and energy issues.

These developments paint a concerning picture of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with no clear resolution in sight.

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