The Deadline That Keeps Moving Is No Longer a Deadline
Trump extended the Iran strike pause to April 6 — second extension — and markets sold off on the good news because nobody believes the mechanism anymore.
Yosef Stern
Bureau: Jerusalem
Iran's Counter-Proposal Sits Unanswered
Washington has not formally responded to Iran's five-point counter-proposal — the document sits on the table alongside the deadline extension.
Houthis Still Threatening to Close Bab al-Mandab
The Houthis have not closed the Bab al-Mandab strait but have not withdrawn the threat — a second chokepoint closure would isolate the Red Sea entirely.
Iraq's Militias Have Authorization but Have Not Attacked
Iraq authorized the Popular Mobilization Forces to 'respond' to any threat — five days later, no attacks on US forces have occurred.
Lebanon's Ambassador Expulsion Deadline Is Sunday
Iran's ambassador to Lebanon has until Sunday to leave the country — the expulsion deadline approaches with no sign of reversal.