# content
**Monday, April 6, 2026

The 10-day extension has officially expired. As of 8:00 PM EDT, the "Hormuz Deadline" has passed without the reopening of the Strait. We are now entering a phase of the conflict where energy infrastructure is no longer off-limits.

**⚡ Operation Epic Fury: Targeting the Grid**

The Headline:

Zero Hour: Trump Authorizes Strikes on Power Sector

The News:

Following the expiration of the 8:00 PM deadline, President Trump has officially reclassified Iranian energy and power infrastructure as "active military targets."

The Escalation: While previous strikes focused on the Isfahan nuclear complex and IRGC facilities, the Pentagon is now authorized to dismantle the "security apparatus" by targeting the national power grid and bridges [1], [2].

Casualty Reports: Airstrikes in the last 12 hours have already resulted in over 25 reported fatalities as U.S. forces moved to preemptive positioning [3].

Retaliation: Iran has vowed to "irreversibly destroy" vital infrastructure across the region if their power plants are hit [4].

"With the 'Energy Pause' over, we are looking at a potential total blackout in the region. How do you feel about the war now that the US is targeting civilian infracture?"

#ZeroHour #PowerGridStrikes #HormuzDeadline

⚓ Energy & Verification: The $120 Threshold

The Headline:

Brent Crude Surges as Markets Brace for Infrastructure Hits

The News:

Energy markets are in a "maximum fear" state. Brent Crude settled near $110 today, but analysts warn that the actual destruction of power plants could push prices past $120 by morning [5], [6].

Satellite Reality Check:

While state media claims "minimal damage," satellite imagery geolocated by CNN earlier today showed massive secondary explosions in Isfahan, suggesting that ammunition or fuel depots near the nuclear site were successfully neutralized [7].

Tech Alert:

The IRGC has issued a specific threat against "U.S. Tech Companies" operating in the Middle East, potentially targeting data centers or communication hubs [8].

"We've seen the 'Official Claims.' Now we see the satellite fireballs. In this 'Zero Hour' phase. who are you trusting for ground-truth data? What is your favorite source of information?"

#OilPriceShock #IsfahanSatellite #TechUnderThreat

### **Running List: Verified Independent Journalists & Agencies**

*Current focus: Real-time infrastructure damage verification*

1. **Shayan Sardarizadeh (BBC Verify):** Monitoring geolocated footage of today’s Isfahan strikes.

2. **Joni Gambrell (AP):** Ground-level reporting on U.S. preemptive strikes.

3. **Planet Labs / Maxar:** Providing the overhead data needed to debunk "minimal damage" claims.

4. **NetBlocks:** Tracking the inevitable internet blackouts as power plants are targeted.

### Links in today's newsletter

[1] vpm.org/npr-news/npr-news/20...

[2] centcom.mil/OPERATIONS-AND-E...

[3] news4jax.com/news/world/2026...

[4] aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/22...

[5] bbc.com/news/articles/c17vrd...

[6] themiddleeastinsider.com/202...

[7] instagram.com/reel/DWo3kdaji...

[8] foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/31...

# preview.content
**Monday, April 6, 2026

The 10-day extension has officially expired. As of 8:00 PM EDT, the "Hormuz Deadline" has passed without the reopening of the Strait. We are now entering a phase of the conflict where energy infrastructure is no longer off-limits.

**⚡ Operation Epic Fury: Targeting the Grid**

The Headline:

Zero Hour: Trump Authorizes Strikes on Power Sector

The News:

Following the expiration of the 8:00 PM deadline, President Trump has officially reclassified Iranian energy and power infrastructure as "active military targets."

The Escalation: While previous strikes focused on the Isfahan nuclear complex and IRGC facilities, the Pentagon is now authorized to dismantle the "security apparatus" by targeting the national power grid and bridges [1], [2].

Casualty Reports: Airstrikes in the last 12 hours have already resulted in over 25 reported fatalities as U.S. forces moved to preemptive positioning [3].

Retaliation: Iran has vowed to "irreversibly destroy" vital infrastructure across the region if their power plants are hit [4].

"With the 'Energy Pause' over, we are looking at a potential total blackout in the region. How do you feel about the war now that the US is targeting civilian infracture?"

#ZeroHour #PowerGridStrikes #HormuzDeadline

⚓ Energy & Verification: The $120 Threshold

The Headline:

Brent Crude Surges as Markets Brace for Infrastructure Hits

The News:

Energy markets are in a "maximum fear" state. Brent Crude settled near $110 today, but analysts warn that the actual destruction of power plants could push prices past $120 by morning [5], [6].

Satellite Reality Check:

While state media claims "minimal damage," satellite imagery geolocated by CNN earlier today showed massive secondary explosions in Isfahan, suggesting that ammunition or fuel depots near the nuclear site were successfully neutralized [7].

Tech Alert:

The IRGC has issued a specific threat against "U.S. Tech Companies" operating in the Middle East, potentially targeting data centers or communication hubs [8].

"We've seen the 'Official Claims.' Now we see the satellite fireballs. In this 'Zero Hour' phase. who are you trusting for ground-truth data? What is your favorite source of information?"

#OilPriceShock #IsfahanSatellite #TechUnderThreat

### **Running List: Verified Independent Journalists & Agencies**

*Current focus: Real-time infrastructure damage verification*

1. **Shayan Sardarizadeh (BBC Verify):** Monitoring geolocated footage of today’s Isfahan strikes.

2. **Joni Gambrell (AP):** Ground-level reporting on U.S. preemptive strikes.

3. **Planet Labs / Maxar:** Providing the overhead data needed to debunk "minimal damage" claims.

4. **NetBlocks:** Tracking the inevitable internet blackouts as power plants are targeted.

### Links in today's newsletter

[1] vpm.org/npr-news/npr-news/20...

[2] centcom.mil/OPERATIONS-AND-E...

[3] news4jax.com/news/world/2026...

[4] aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/22...

[5] bbc.com/news/articles/c17vrd...

[6] themiddleeastinsider.com/202...

[7] instagram.com/reel/DWo3kdaji...

[8] foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/31...

# preview.summary
**Monday, April 6, 2026
The 10-day extension has officially expired. As of 8:00 PM EDT, the "Hormuz Deadline" has passed without the reopening of the Strait. We are now entering a phase of the conflict where energy infrastructure is no longer off-limits.

**⚡ Operation Epic Fury: Targeting the Grid**
The Headline:
Zero Hour: Trump Authorizes Strikes on Power Sector
The News:
Following the expiration of the 8:00 PM deadline, President Trump has officially reclassified Iranian energy and power

# source.content
**Monday, April 6, 2026

The 10-day extension has officially expired. As of 8:00 PM EDT, the "Hormuz Deadline" has passed without the reopening of the Strait. We are now entering a phase of the conflict where energy infrastructure is no longer off-limits.

---

### **⚡ Operation Epic Fury: Targeting the Grid\*\*

**The Headline:**

Zero Hour: Trump Authorizes Strikes on Power Sector

**The News:**

Following the expiration of the 8:00 PM deadline, President Trump has officially reclassified Iranian energy and power infrastructure as "active military targets."

- **The Escalation:** While previous strikes focused on the Isfahan nuclear complex and IRGC facilities, the Pentagon is now authorized to dismantle the "security apparatus" by targeting the national power grid and bridges \[1], \[2].

- **Casualty Reports:** Airstrikes in the last 12 hours have already resulted in over 25 reported fatalities as U.S. forces moved to preemptive positioning [3].

- **Retaliation:** Iran has vowed to "irreversibly destroy" vital infrastructure across the region if their power plants are hit [4].

- *"With the 'Energy Pause' over, we are looking at a potential total blackout in the region. How do you feel about the war now that the US is targeting civilian infracture?"*

[#ZeroHour](https://coresignal.podmoodle.nohost.me/hashtag/ZeroHour) [#PowerGridStrikes](https://coresignal.podmoodle.nohost.me/hashtag/PowerGridStrikes) [#HormuzDeadline](https://coresignal.podmoodle.nohost.me/hashtag/HormuzDeadline)

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### **⚓ Energy & Verification: The $120 Threshold**

**The Headline:**

Brent Crude Surges as Markets Brace for Infrastructure Hits

**The News:**

Energy markets are in a "maximum fear" state. Brent Crude settled near **$110** today, but analysts warn that the actual destruction of power plants could push prices past **$120** by morning \[5], [6].

- **Satellite Reality Check:**

While state media claims "minimal damage," satellite imagery geolocated by CNN earlier today showed massive secondary explosions in Isfahan, suggesting that ammunition or fuel depots near the nuclear site were successfully neutralized [7].

- **Tech Alert:**

The IRGC has issued a specific threat against "U.S. Tech Companies" operating in the Middle East, potentially targeting data centers or communication hubs \[8].

- *"We've seen the 'Official Claims.' Now we see the satellite fireballs. In this 'Zero Hour' phase. who are you trusting for ground-truth data? What is your favorite source of information?"*

[#OilPriceShock](https://coresignal.podmoodle.nohost.me/hashtag/OilPriceShock) [#IsfahanSatellite](https://coresignal.podmoodle.nohost.me/hashtag/IsfahanSatellite) [#TechUnderThreat](https://coresignal.podmoodle.nohost.me/hashtag/TechUnderThreat)

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\### \*\*Running List: Verified Independent Journalists & Agencies\*\*

\*Current focus: Real-time infrastructure damage verification\*

1\. \*\*Shayan Sardarizadeh (BBC Verify):\*\* Monitoring geolocated footage of today’s Isfahan strikes.

2\. \*\*Joni Gambrell (AP):\*\* Ground-level reporting on U.S. preemptive strikes.

3\. \*\*Planet Labs / Maxar:\*\* Providing the overhead data needed to debunk "minimal damage" claims.

4\. \*\*NetBlocks:\*\* Tracking the inevitable internet blackouts as power plants are targeted.

\### Links in today's newsletter

\[1] [vpm.org/npr-news/npr-news/20...](https://www.vpm.org/npr-news/npr-news/2026-04-03/iran-hits-gulf-refineries-as-trump-warns-u-s-will-attack-iranian-bridges-power-plants)

\[2] [centcom.mil/OPERATIONS-AND-E...](https://www.centcom.mil/OPERATIONS-AND-EXERCISES/EPIC-FURY/)

\[3] [news4jax.com/news/world/2026...](https://www.news4jax.com/news/world/2026/04/06/airstrikes-on-iran-kill-more-than-25-as-trumps-deadline-to-open-strait-of-hormuz-looms/)

\[4] [aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/22...](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/22/iran-says-will-hit-regions-energy-sites-if-us-israel-target-power-plants)

\[5] [bbc.com/news/articles/c17vrd...](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c17vrd0pj95o)

\[6] [themiddleeastinsider.com/202...](https://themiddleeastinsider.com/2026/03/30/oil-price-forecast-april-2026-brent-120-wti-hormuz/)

\[7] [instagram.com/reel/DWo3kdaji...](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DWo3kdajieZ/)

\[8] [foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/31...](https://foreignpolicy.com/2026/03/31/iran-threat-us-tech-companies-irgc-hegseth-strait-hormuz-esfahan-oil-prices/)

# summary
**Monday, April 6, 2026
The 10-day extension has officially expired. As of 8:00 PM EDT, the "Hormuz Deadline" has passed without the reopening of the Strait. We are now entering a phase of the conflict where energy infrastructure is no longer off-limits.

**⚡ Operation Epic Fury: Targeting the Grid**
The Headline:
Zero Hour: Trump Authorizes Strikes on Power Sector
The News:
Following the expiration of the 8:00 PM deadline, President Trump has officially reclassified Iranian energy and power