President Donald Trump issued an expletive-filled threat to Iran.

That's where we're starting the seven from the Washington Post.

I'm Izzyn Akabaul, in for Hannah-Jol.

It's Monday, April 6th.

Let's get you caught up with today's seven stories.

Yesterday, Trump escalated his threats to target Iran's infrastructure if it does not

open up the vital shipping route, the Strait of Ormuz. In a post on Truth Social, Trump warned

Iran that it will be living in hell if it doesn't reopen the strait. He went on to use explicit language.

Later in the day, Trump suggested the US could target every power plant in Iran, and attack

some experts warned could amount to war crimes. Trump's threats underscore serious tensions.

There is little sign Tehran and Washington are close to striking a deal

that would reopen the strait. Gas prices have risen sharply as Iran has limited the flow of oil

through the waterway, which has ramped up political pressure on Trump. Trump's warnings also delivered

more whiplash for US allies after a week of mixed messages

about his plans for the strait. The president suggested in recent days that the US is not

responsible for its reopening. The US rescued a missing airman after a fighter jet was shot down

over Iran. That's number two.

Over the weekend, a dramatic rescue operation took place in Iran. An officer was missing for about

two days after his plane went down. Iranian television broadcast a reward for his capture.

And Iranian forces and militiamen were drawing near to his location.

Video showed Iranians combing over mountainous terrain to find him.

So rescuers had to move fast to get to the airman who was injured.

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