Monday, 6 April, 2026 , 17:33 AFP — The latest developments in the Middle East war:

Monday, 6 April, 2026 , 17:11 AFP — Two blasts were heard near Erbil airport, which hosts advisers from the US-led anti-jihadist coalition, in Iraq's northern Kurdistan region, an AFP journalist said on Monday.

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Monday, 6 April, 2026 , 16:35 AFP — Since the United States and Israel unleashed strikes on Iran on February 28, war has spread across the Middle East, with casualties reported in countries around the region.

Sunday, 5 April, 2026 , 17:39 AFP — US President Donald Trump on Sunday appeared to extend by 24 hours his deadline for Iran to make a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating infrastructure attacks.

Sunday, 5 April, 2026 , 16:45 AFP — Since the United States and Israel unleashed strikes on Iran on February 28, war has spread across the Middle East, with casualties reported in countries around the region.

Thursday, 2 April, 2026 , 18:25 AFP — The US embassy in Baghdad warned Thursday that pro-Iran armed groups in Iraq may attack the city in the coming one or two days.

Thursday, 2 April, 2026 , 14:26 AFP — The US embassy in Baghdad warned Thursday that pro-Iran armed groups in Iraq may attack the city in the coming one or two days.

Thursday, 2 April, 2026 , 09:28 AFP — The US embassy in Baghdad warned Thursday that pro-Iran armed groups in Iraq may attack the city in the coming one or two days.

Wednesday, 1 April, 2026 , 20:07 AFP — Donald Trump said Wednesday that Iran's president had asked for a ceasefire but insisted the Islamic republic must first reopen the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a national address expected to touch on the state of the war.