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Israel–US war with Iran: LIVE PHOTO / VIDEO / UPDATED

08 April 2026 01:34

On February 28, Israel and the United States conducted a series of strikes on Iranian territory. Major cities and military infrastructure were targeted, including military bases and command centres. In response, Iran launched missile attacks on Israeli territory, as well as on several other countries in the region — including targets and airspace in the UAE, Jordan, Iraq, and Syria.

01:07

A petrochemical facility in Mahshahr, southwestern Iran, has been struck by an air attack, according to Iranian news agency Mehr.

No further details have been provided, and there is no information on casualties.

On April 4, the Israeli military carried out an airstrike on the same complex, killing at least five people.

Additionally, an Israeli and US strike reportedly hit an aluminum plant in the central city of Arak, with no further details provided.

00:56

Iran has struck multiple targets in the UAE and Kuwait as part of the 99th phase of its retaliatory operations against Israel and the United States, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced.

The attacks targeted the US Navy maintenance and repair center at Jebel Ali port in the UAE and US troop positions at Ahmad al-Jaber base in Kuwait, IRIB reports.

The corps warned that the operations will continue “with even greater intensity and scale.”

(April 7) 23:23

Iran has warned it will launch attacks on oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in response to US strikes on its own infrastructure and energy facilities, Tasnim reports.

According to the agency, potential targets include facilities of Saudi Aramco and the port of Yanbu in Saudi Arabia, as well as the Habshan–Fujairah pipeline in the UAE.

23:05

Israel has voiced regret following a strike that struck a synagogue in Tehran, leaving the structure heavily damaged, The Times of Israel reports.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed responsibility for the April 7 operation, explaining that the intended target was a senior Iranian commander, while acknowledging that the synagogue suffered unintended damage during the attack.

Responding to an inquiry from The Times of Israel, the military clarified that the strike had been aimed at a high-ranking Iranian military figure.

“Reports were received that a nearby synagogue was also damaged in the strike. The IDF regrets the collateral damage to the synagogue and emphasizes that the strike was directed at a senior military target within the regime’s armed forces,” the IDF said.

22:47

The CIA reportedly used a secret device in Iran to rescue a pilot shot down over the country. The technology, called “Ghost Murmur”, employs long-range quantum magnetometry to detect the electromagnetic signature of a human heartbeat, according to The New York Post, citing sources.

The system compares the data with AI-based software to isolate the heartbeat signal from background noise.

“Ghost Murmur” was deployed in the field for the first time during this rescue operation, a fact hinted at by Donald Trump and John Ratcliffe, the report says.

“It’s like hearing a voice in a stadium, except the stadium is a thousand square miles of desert. In the right conditions, if your heart is beating, we will find you,” said a source familiar with the program.

21:47

Iran has categorically rejected the idea of a temporary ceasefire, the country’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani has stated, according to Reuters.

“When hostilities resume under false pretext, a ceasefire in this context serves only to rearm and prepare for the continuation of further crimes,” the diplomat said.

21:20

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that he does not approve of actions leading to the complete destruction of Iran, but also does not support Iran’s retaliatory stance toward countries in the region.

According to Haber Global, he made these remarks during a phone conversation with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

“President Erdoğan said that we [Türkiye] do not approve of actions aimed at the total destruction of Iran, and we consider Iran’s position toward brotherly countries in the region to be wrong. Everyone with a conscience should strive for peace and focus on diplomacy,” the Turkish leader’s office said.

Erdoğan also noted that “unless Israel’s disregard for the law in Gaza and elsewhere is stopped, the region will continue to be in need of peace.”

21:04

Iran’s deputy minister of youth and sports called on young people to form a “human chain” around the country’s power plants, following threats by President Donald Trump that the US will bomb Iran’s public infrastructure if it doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reports.

“I invite all youth, cultural and artistic figures, athletes, and champions to the national campaign “Iranian Youth’s Human Chain for a Bright Tomorrow,”” Alireza Rahimi wrote on X.

“Tomorrow, Tuesday at 14:00, beside power plants across the country, with every belief and taste, we will stand hand in hand to say: Attacking public infrastructure is a war crime.”

Over the weekend, Trump said Iran had until Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET to make a deal.

20:22

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed it carried out precision strikes on eight bridge sections in Iran, citing their use by the Iranian regime to transport weapons and military equipment.

The IDF announced the operation on X, emphasising efforts to limit civilian harm, Caliber.Az reports.

“The IDF struck 8 bridge segments in several areas, including Tehran, Karaj, Tabriz, Kashan, & Qom. Prior to the strike, several steps were taken to mitigate harm to civilians,” the military statement read.

The strikes are part of Israel’s ongoing campaign targeting infrastructure it deems critical to Iran’s military logistics.

18:35

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that the Israeli Air Force struck bridges and railways in Iran, stating that the infrastructure was being used for military purposes by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the elite branch of Iran’s armed forces.

“Yesterday, our pilots destroyed transport planes and dozens of helicopters at an Iranian Air Force base. Today, they attacked the train tracks and bridges used by the Revolutionary Guards,” Netanyahu said in a video statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office.

According to Netanyahu, the railways were used by the IRGC to transport materials for weapons production, as well as weapons and personnel.

He emphasised that the strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure are not aimed at the population. “And this is the central point: These actions, which I approved together with the Minister of Defence, are not intended to attack the Iranian people. On the contrary, they are intended to weaken and crush the terrorist regime that has oppressed them for 47 years,” the prime minister said.

17:48

Iran has suspended all diplomatic channels and indirect negotiations in response to recent threats from US President Donald Trump, according to Iranian state television cited by Clash Report.

17:44

A senior Iranian official warned that Iran's allies will close the Bab El-Mandeb waterway if "the situation gets out of control," The Jerusalem Post reports, citing Reuters.

The official cautioned that the region could descend into "complete darkness" if the US carries out its threat to target Iranian power plants.

17:22

A short while ago, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) detected missiles launched from Iran toward the country.

Defensive systems are currently operating to intercept the incoming threat, Caliber.Az reports via IDF.

15:54

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced attacks on more than 40 targets across Israel, according to a statement from the IRGC press office cited by Tasnim News Agency.

Iranian forces reportedly hit over 30 targets in the cities of Rishon LeZion, Petah Tikva, Beersheba, Dimona, Arad, Kiryat Gat, and Ofakim, in addition to 10 targets in the Tel Aviv area.

15:48

Railway tracks in the city of Karaj, west of Tehran, were struck by US and Israeli airstrikes, the Red Crescent press office has reported on Telegram.

Video footage shows Red Crescent personnel evacuating casualties from the site of the air raid.

15:33

US and Israeli forces struck a bridge on the Tabriz-Zanjan highway in northwest Iran on April 7, Iranian media reports.

15:08

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) recently carried out a large-scale series of strikes targeting dozens of infrastructure sites belonging to the “Iranian terror regime” across multiple regions of Iran, according to the IDF’s press service.

15:01

US and Israeli forces carried out attacks on Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil hub, Mehr News Agency reports.

“The American-Zionist enemy carried out several attacks on Kharg Island, and multiple explosions were heard on the island,” the report added.

14:55

The deputy head of Isfahan Province’s security department reported that the “US-Israeli aggressor” attacked the Yahya Abad railway bridge in the Kashan district a few minutes ago.

The attack killed two people and injured three others, according to Khabar Fouri.

14:52

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s military carried out drone attacks on Israel’s petrochemical facilities near Dimona, as well as on US bases in the UAE and Kuwait, the IRGC’s official channel announced.

The strikes were in response to “aggression by the US-Israeli alliance against the country’s petrochemical industry and infrastructure.” Targets included:

A power plant and fuel storage at the petrochemical complex in southern Israel near Dimona;
The US Navy repair center at Jebel Ali port, UAE;
Radar systems and residential buildings for US troops at Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait.

The IRGC statement said that the Dimona industrial zone is a key centre for Israel’s economy and security, hosting the largest chemical complex in the Negev Desert. Its power plant and fuel storage supply materials used for certain military purposes. The US Navy repair centre provides fleet support in the region, while Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base hosts American troops and is equipped with radar systems and aviation hangars, including for the US Air Force’s 332nd Squadron.

14:06

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported that missiles were launched from Iran toward Israeli territory.

Air defence systems are actively working to intercept the threat, according to the IDF press office.

13:12

At least 18 people were killed in a pre-dawn attack on residential neighbourhoods in Alborz Province, west of Tehran, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Telegram.

According to the province’s deputy governor, the casualties include two children, and another 24 people were injured.

13:08

Hezbollah launched an attack on Nahariya, a city in northern Israel near the Lebanese border, according to Sabereen News.

13:05

US and Israeli air forces targeted a border post in Iran near the Iraqi frontier, Sabereen News reports.

12:46

Authorities in Bahrain have activated sirens, instructing residents to move to safe locations, according to the kingdom’s Ministry of Interior.

“The siren has been sounded. Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place,” the ministry's statement published on X said.

The siren has been sounded .Citizens and residents are urged to remain calm and head to the nearest safe place
— Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) April 7, 2026

12:44

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) targeted the seventh key crossing used by Hezbollah militants to move from the north to the south of the Litani River, the military’s press office announced on Telegram.

צה"ל תקף מעבר מרכזי נוסף מעל נהר הליטאני: שבעה מעברים ששימשו את מחבלי ארגון הטרור חיזבאללה הותקפו עד כה

צה"ל תקף אתמול מעבר מרכזי נוסף ששימש את מחבלי ארגון הטרור חיזבאללה לנוע מצפון לדרום נהר הליטאני, ולהעברת אמצעי לחימה, רקטות ומשגרים במטרה לקדם מתווי טרור נגד כוחות צה"ל.… pic.twitter.com/gpW8ULgEmJ
— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) April 7, 2026

“The IDF struck an additional key crossing used by Hezbollah terrorists to cross from the north to the south of the Litani River. Prior to the strike, Hezbollah terrorists used the crossing to transfer weapons, rockets, and rocket launchers to advance and carry out terror attacks against IDF soldiers.

The strike follows six prior strikes on crossings over the Litani River since the beginning of Operation Roaring Lion.

The IDF will continue to operate decisively against the Hezbollah terrorist organization in response to its deliberate decision to attack Israel on behalf of the Iranian terror regime, and will not allow harm to Israeli civilians,” the statement said.

12:30

An area housing Iran’s aerospace industry facilities in Tehran has been attacked, according to Telegram channel Mignews.

11:50

American reconnaissance drone Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton was once again observed over neutral waters of the Persian Gulf, this time near Iran’s Kharg Island, a source told TASS.

11:45

Khorramabad Airport in western Iran was struck in an airstrike, with no reported casualties.

According to Khabar Fouri, a representative from Lorestan province, confirmed that the target was Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani Airport in Khorramabad. The official stated that nobody was harmed in the attack.

Earlier, state media reported that US and Israeli strikes had damaged communication infrastructure in rural areas of the Selseleh and Delfan districts, causing disruptions to telecommunications.

11:42

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) is carrying out systematic operations to destroy the fire positions and air defence systems of the “Iranian terror regime” across Iran, the IDF said on its social media platforms.

“In precise strikes carried out under the direction of IDF intelligence, more than 130 Iranian terror regime air defense systems were dismantled,” the army's statement added.

תיעודים מיוחדים מעין הטיל: כך חיל האוויר תוקף מערכות הגנה אוויריות של משטר הטרור האיראני

צה"ל ממשיך במאמץ השיטתי להעמקת הפגיעה במערכי האש ומערכות ההגנה האוויריות של משטר הטרור האיראני ברחבי איראן.

בתקיפות מדויקות שבוצעו בהכוונת למד"ן, הושמדו יותר מ-130 מערכות הגנה אוויריות של… pic.twitter.com/4CqrTd4Teh
— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) April 7, 2026

11:18

On April 6, the Israeli Air Force carried out airstrikes on multiple sites in Iran based on intelligence from Israel Defence Forces (IDF), targeting critical infrastructure of the “Iranian terror regime.”

In a Telegram post, the IDF stated that, as part of the air strike, it targeted a petrochemical facility where nitric acid was produced for the Iranian terror regime’s Armed Forces.

“Nitric acid is a critical material used in the production of explosives and other critical materials for producing ballistic missiles. In doing so, the IDF further degraded the regime’s military capabilities, particularly its production of weapons relying on the components produced in the facility.

The facility was one of the last remaining compounds producing critical chemical components for explosives and materials for developing ballistic missiles in Iran, following the IDF’s strike on the largest petrochemical facility in Iran and on the petrochemical compound in Mahshahr.

Simultaneously, the IDF struck a large ballistic missile array site in northwestern Iran. From this site, ballistic missile array operatives launched dozens of missiles toward the State of Israel,” the statement said.

11:17

Debris from Iranian missiles fell in ten locations across Tel Aviv, Israel, Tasnim reports, releasing corresponding video footage.

10:19

The Israeli Defense Forces have issued a warning to Iranian citizens on X.

"Dear citizens! For your safety, please refrain from travelling by train anywhere in Iran from now until 9:00 PM local time.

Being on trains or near railway tracks is dangerous and may put your life at risk," the warning states.

‼️ هشدار فوری به استفاده‌کنندگان و مسافران قطارها در کشور ایران.

⭕️ شهروندان گرامی، به منظور امنیت شما، خواهشمندیم از این لحظه تا ساعت ۲۱:۰۰ به وقت ایران، از استفاده و سفر با قطار در سراسر ایران خودداری نمایید.

⭕️ حضور شما در قطارها و در مجاورت خطوط راه‌آهن جانتان را به خطر می… pic.twitter.com/Fm3BAAEFra
— ارتش دفاعی اسرائیل | IDF Farsi (@IDFFarsi) April 7, 2026

10:09

A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat, the Israel Defense Forces’ press service reports.

09:52

Saudi Arabia’s air defence systems have intercepted 18 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over the past few hours, the Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence has reported.

المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير 18 طائرة مسيّرة خلال الساعات الماضية. pic.twitter.com/bI5F5LbTAY
— وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) April 7, 2026

In a statement published on X, it was noted that all the UAVs were destroyed.

Earlier, Saudi Arabia shot down seven ballistic missiles launched eastward. These missiles were intercepted and destroyed, but debris fell near energy facilities, and the extent of the damage is being assessed.

المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير 7 صواريخ باليستية أُطلقت باتجاه المنطقة الشرقية، وسقوط أجزاء من حطام الصواريخ الباليستية في محيط منشآت للطاقة، وجارٍ تقدير الأضرار. pic.twitter.com/PqkSuVy1aY
— وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) April 6, 2026

09:48

Iran’s army said on April 6 that four of its officers were killed after engaging US aircraft involved in a mission to rescue an American aviator in Isfahan, Iran International reports.

"In the early hours of Sunday, these army officers engaged in direct combat with enemy fighter jets, helicopters, armed drones, and support aircraft in the Mahyar area of Isfahan, opening fire at the aerial targets. After a shoulder-fired missile struck one of the attacking aircraft, they were targeted by other enemy aircraft and killed," the statement said.

The officers were identified as Brigadier General Masoud Zare, Colonel Moein Heidari, Colonel Seyyed Saeid Mousavi, and Lieutenant Milad Salarvand.

09:29

At least six people were killed in U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on the Iranian city of Pardis, located east of Tehran.

According to the Mehr News Agency, three of the victims were children.

09:27

Iran carried out a powerful strike on the industrial zone of Jubail in Saudi Arabia, causing explosions and a fire, Tasnim reports.

The Jubail industrial zone, with an output of 60 million tonnes, accounts for approximately 6–8% of global chemical production. One of the largest owners of the complex is the Saudi company SABIC, a Middle Eastern petrochemical giant with U.S. investors.

In addition, Jubail hosts the Sadara project involving the American company Dow Chemical, as well as the Amiral project with participation from Aramco and TotalEnergies, which are among the largest petrochemical facilities in the region.

09:11

Over the past several weeks, IDF units from the 91st Division have been operating in southern Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) press office reports.

“The soldiers identified Hezbollah anti-tank terrorists who had positioned themselves inside a mosque in the area. Following the identification, the soldiers eliminated the terrorists and dismantled the compound in order to remove the threat to IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians.

In an additional activity, IDF troops identified a terrorist observing them from a structure. In coordination with the ground troops, the Israeli Air Force carried out a rapid targeting cycle and eliminated the terrorist.

Additionally, IDF troops eliminated terrorist cells and located many weapons used by the organization’s terrorists to advance terror attacks. Among the weapons located were explosive devices, various types of firearms, magazines, and more,” the statement said.

09:03

The U.S. and Israeli air forces carried out strikes on positions of pro-Iranian armed groups in the city of Amerli, Iraq, Intelli News reports.

08:47

Overnight, the Israeli Air Force struck Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, Intelli News reports.

08:42

“The IDF has just completed an extensive strike mission targeting the infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime in Tehran and additional areas in Iran, further details to follow,” the IDF press service reports.

08:34

More than 370 U.S. servicemen have been injured since the start of the operation against Iran, CBS reports, citing U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM).

“As of Monday, 373 American service members have been injured in the Iran operation, according to a US Central Command spokesperson,” the report said.

It noted that around 330 of them have returned to duty, while five are listed as seriously wounded.

08:31

Officials from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) have issued an official denial of Iranian claims about a supposed successful attack on the U.S. amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7).

🚫 CLAIM: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claim they attacked and struck the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli (LHA 7) with missiles, forcing it to withdraw from the region to the southern Indian Ocean.

✅ FACT: USS Tripoli has not been attacked and continues to sail… pic.twitter.com/a1ii8laNLX
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 6, 2026

Earlier, Iranian state media, citing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), reported that the ship had been struck by a missile “forcing it to withdraw from the region to the southern Indian Ocean.”

The U.S. military described these claims as disinformation. According to official statements:

USS Tripoli was not attacked, has sustained no damage, and remains fully operational.
The ship continues to carry out its missions as normal in the Arabian Sea.
The flagship is involved in the large-scale operation Epic Fury.

April 6, 23:42

The Israeli Air Force carried out a new series of strikes on Tehran, the Israeli army’s press service announced.

This time, the targets were the headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In particular, strikes hit “key infrastructure” at both the IRGC main headquarters and the Air Force headquarters in Tehran, the IDF noted.

In addition, Israeli aircraft simultaneously attacked a storage site containing ballistic missiles and launchers prepared for firing rockets towards Israel, the statement said.

On February 28, the United States and Israel began a war against Iran. Major Iranian cities, including Tehran, came under attack. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a large-scale retaliatory operation against Israel. Military facilities of the United States were also targeted in Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

21:41

Iran could be completely destroyed overnight, U.S. President Donald Trump said during a press conference broadcast on the official White House YouTube channel.

“The entire country can be taken out in one night, and that night might be tomorrow night,” the American leader warned.

19:49

President Donald Trump called a proposal for a 45-day ceasefire with Iran a “significant step” but said it is “not good enough.”

“They’ve made — they’re negotiating now, and they’ve made a very significant step. We’ll see what happens,” he added, CNN reports.

The president has set a deadline of April 7 at 8 p.m. ET for Iran to agree to a deal.

18:25

Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has expressed his condolences following the death of Lieutenant General Majid Khademi, the head of intelligence for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Khademi, who was killed on April 6 in a US-Israeli airstrike, had recently been appointed to the post in June of the previous year.

In a statement shared via his Telegram channel, President Pezeshkian offered his sympathies to Khademi’s family, colleagues, and comrades in the IRGC.

“I, paying tribute to the valuable achievements of this dear martyr, offer my condolences to his esteemed family, colleagues and dear comrades in the IRGC,” reads the president’s statement.

He praised the late general for his significant contributions to Iran's national security and his "heroic role" during the Iran-Iraq War.

Khademi’s appointment as the head of IRGC intelligence followed the death of his predecessor, Mohammad Kazemi, who was killed in an Israeli strike during the 12-day war in the summer of 2025.

17:58

The Israeli military said it carried out a large-scale wave of overnight airstrikes in Tehran targeting assets of the Iranian Air Force and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Air Force.

In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said dozens of fighter jets struck aircraft, helicopters and other military infrastructure at three airports in the Iranian capital: Bahram Airport, Mehrabad Airport and Azmayesh Airport. The operation was aimed at degrading Iran’s aerial capabilities, according to the statement.

The IDF said that Mehrabad Airport, which had previously been targeted during “Operation Roaring Lion,” was used by the IRGC’s Quds Force as a hub for transferring weapons and funds to allied groups across the Middle East. It said aircraft carrying arms and cash had departed from the airport on multiple occasions.

16:45

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced that missiles were recently launched from Iran toward Israeli territory.

Air defence systems are actively working to intercept the threat, the IDF press service said.

16:35

Soldiers of the Golani Brigade, part of Israel’s 36th Division, continue carrying out targeted ground operations in southern Lebanon, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced.

תיעוד מיוחד: כוחות חטיבת גולני השמידו יותר מ-300 תשתיות טרור בדרום לבנון

כוחות צוות הקרב החטיבתי גולני בפיקוד אוגדה 36, ממשיכים בפעילות קרקעית ממוקדת להרחבת מרחב האבטחה בדרום לבנון.

עד כה, הכוחות השמידו יותר מ-300 תשתיות טרור מהאוויר ומהקרקע, ביניהן: מחסני אמצעי לחימה, מבנים… pic.twitter.com/ci87gkRcWq
— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) April 6, 2026

“So far, the troops have dismantled over 300 terror infrastructure sites from both the air and the ground, including weapons storage facilities, booby-trapped structures, and enemy positions. In addition, the troops struck and eliminated dozens of terrorists and located more than 10 underground shafts, along with hundreds of weapons.

The IDF will continue to operate with determination against the Hezbollah terrorist organization and will not allow harm to come to the residents of Israel,” the statement said.

16:26

Parts of the power station operated by Persian Gulf Mobin Energy Public Joint Stock Company in Bushehr were attacked, the IRGC press service reports, citing the company.

According to the company, security measures, timely deployment of operational teams, and strict adherence to safety protocols prevented any casualties or injuries among employees and staff.

Immediately after the incident, technical and emergency teams began assessing the facility, securing the site, and evaluating damages. The company stated that the situation at the facility is fully under control.

Founded in 1999, Persian Gulf Mobin Energy Public Joint Stock Company manages a large industrial and petrochemical complex in the Southern Port Special Economic Zone.

15:52

Iran has released a list of US military aircraft it says have been destroyed or damaged since the conflict began, according to the Iranian news agency Mehr.

The list claims that Iranian forces have shot down 43 US Air Force assets, with a total estimated value of $2.4 billion. Among the reported losses are four F-15E fighter jets and one F-35 rendered inoperable. The report also cites the destruction of two MC-130J Commando II transport planes, as well as potential damage to eight KC-135 refuelling aircraft, nine helicopters, and 17 drones.

The US and Israeli military operation against Iran has been ongoing since February 28. The Wall Street Journal reported that US losses and the cost of replacing military equipment in the first three weeks alone are estimated between $1.4 billion and $2.9 billion.

15:46

Satellite images reveal ongoing fires at three major oil and gas sites in the United Arab Emirates—Asab, Habshan, and Bu Hasa—after strikes attributed to Iran, according to the Telegram channel Clash Report.

Asab, a key oil refining hub, has been burning for several days. Habshan, a vast gas complex, was partially shut down after new fires broke out. Bu Hasa also sustained damage from the attacks.

15:37

Over the past 24 hours, the Royal Jordanian Air Force shot down two Iranian drones, while another drone and a missile evaded air defence systems, Al Jazeera reports.

The strikes resulted in injuries to two people.

15:31

On April 6, 2026, United Arab Emirates air defence systems intercepted 12 ballistic missiles, two cruise missiles, and 19 drones launched from Iranian territory, the country’s Ministry of Defence reported on X.

UAE Air Defenses engaged 12 Ballistic Missiles and 2 Cruise Missiles and 19 UAV's.

The Ministry of Defense announced that on April 6, 2026, UAE air defense engaged 12 ballistic missiles, 2 cruise missiles, and 19 UAV's launched from Iran.

Since the onset of the blatant Iranian… pic.twitter.com/AAq18qnjtM
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) April 6, 2026

“These attacks resulted in injuries to 4 individuals, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe. The total number of injuries has reached 221, involving individuals of various nationalities, including Emirati, Egyptian, Sudanese, Ethiopian, Filipino, Pakistani, Iranian, Indian, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Azerbaijani, Yemeni, Ugandan, Eritrean, Lebanese, Afghan, Bahraini, Comorian, Turkish, Iraqi, Nepalese, Nigerian, Omani, Jordanian, Palestinian, Ghanaian, Indonesian, Swedish, Tunisian, Moroccan, and Russian,” the ministry stated.

The attacks also killed two UAE military personnel and a Moroccan contractor working with the armed forces. Additionally, 10 foreign nationals from Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Palestine, and India were killed.

“The Ministry of Defence affirmed that it remains fully prepared and ready to deal with any threats and will firmly confront anything that aims to undermine the security of the country, in a manner that ensures the protection of its sovereignty, security and stability and safeguards its interests and national capabilities,” the statement added.

15:22

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) have carried out a forceful strike on Iran's largest petrochemical facility.

According to the Clash Report, the attack, which targeted a key infrastructure site, has crippled about 50% of Iran's total petrochemical output.

“This is a significant blow to Iran's ability to produce petrochemical goods,” Katz stated. “We have targeted Iran’s largest petrochemical plant, and this follows a similar attack last week on their second-largest facility. Together, these plants accounted for 85% of Iran's petrochemical production.”

The attack, which has rendered both facilities non-operational, represents a multi-billion-dollar economic loss for the Iranian regime. Katz elaborated, “This strike is part of our continued strategy to weaken Iran’s economic and military capabilities.”

Minister Katz also made clear the Israeli government’s intention to sustain its operations against Iran’s national infrastructure. “Prime Minister Netanyahu and I have given clear instructions to the IDF to continue high-intensity strikes on the Iranian regime’s vital infrastructure. This is not over,” he added.

15:14

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has executed a series of combined strikes targeting key military, logistical, and industrial assets of the United States and Israel.

This is part of the ongoing 98th phase of Operation True Promise 4, according to a statement from the IRGC's press office.

The first phase of the attack saw Iran's naval forces successfully strike the Israeli container ship SDN7 with a precision-guided cruise missile, causing a massive fire on board. Several strategic Israeli sites were also hit, including locations in Haifa, northern and southern Tel Aviv, chemical facilities in Beersheba, and Israeli military positions in Petah Tikva.

In a separate operation, the Iranian artillery targeted the US Navy's amphibious assault ship LHA7, which was carrying over 5,000 sailors and Marines. The vessel was forced to retreat to the southern part of the Indian Ocean following the bombardment.

In the second phase of the operation, Iranian forces targeted a joint UAE-Israeli drone manufacturing facility, along with several aircraft stationed at the Ali Al-Salem Airbase in Kuwait.

"The offensive operations by the Iranian Armed Forces and allied resistance groups against terrorist enemy targets in the region are ongoing," the IRGC statement said.

"Further information will be provided to the valiant people of Iran. The movement in the Strait of Hormuz and activities in the waters of the Persian Gulf are under the surveillance of the IRGC Navy, and any enemy movement will meet resolute resistance from our forces."

14:59

A few hours ago, missile and drone strikes targeted the cities of Dubai and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, according to sources.

Fars reports that the attack on Dubai targeted the airport, causing large columns of smoke at the site of the incident.

In Sharjah, the strike caused a major fire, although the exact target in the city is currently unknown.

Sources say that in Sharjah, facilities connected to American interests were attacked. Further details of the incident are not yet available.

14:55

Several explosions occurred minutes ago at the South Pars Petrochemical Plant in Assaluyeh, according to reports from Fars News Agency citing local sources.

Details regarding the number of casualties, the extent of damage, and the causes of the incident are still being clarified. Authorities have indicated that further information will be provided as it becomes available.

14:40

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy destroyed the Israeli container ship SDN7 with a cruise missile.

According to Iranian media, the Israeli ship is currently burning.

14:38

Another petrochemical plant in Kuwait has been attacked, with thick smoke reported rising from the site, according to Fars News.

This comes just one day after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed responsibility for attacks on American petrochemical facilities at Shuaiba in Kuwait.

14:36

A short while ago, the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) detected missiles launched from Iran toward Israeli territory.

In a Telegram post, the Israeli army stated that defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.

14:18

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on April 6 that Israeli forces killed Asghar Bakri, commander of Unit 840 of Iran’s Quds Force, during an overnight operation.

In a post on X, Netanyahu stated: “We eliminated Ashgar Bakri, commander of Unit 840 of the Quds Force, who was responsible for attacks against Jews and Israelis worldwide. Those who kill our citizens, those who spread terror against the State of Israel, those who build the Iranian axis of evil—their blood is on their own heads. We act decisively and firmly—we will reach anyone who tries to harm us. We will continue to fight with full force on all fronts until the threat is eliminated and all military objectives are achieved.”

עוד זרוע מרכזית של משטר הטרור האיראני נגדעה.

חיסלנו הלילה את מג׳יד חאדמי, ראש אגף המודיעין במשמרות המהפכה, מבכירי המשטר האיראני, שרק נכנס לתפקידו לאחר שקודמו חוסל.

בנוסף חיסלנו את אצ׳ער באקרי, מפקד אגף 840 בכוח קודס, שאחראי לפיגועים נגד יהודים וישראלים ברחבי העולם.

מי שפועל… pic.twitter.com/W6eDf0s43X
— Benjamin Netanyahu - בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) April 6, 2026

He also confirmed the death of Majid Khademi, head of intelligence of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), describing him as a senior official who had recently assumed the position following the killing of his predecessor.

13:23

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) said that it targeted and dismantled key leadership within the “Imam Hussein” Division, a unit affiliated with Iran’s Quds Force on April 5.

The strike eliminated the division’s artillery commander, Kamil Melhem, along with several other senior operatives, including aides to the division commander, Yahya Hussein, the statement said.

According to the IDF, Melhem played a central role in directing artillery attacks against Israeli forces and civilians. He also oversaw weapons procurement and served as a key advisor within the division, making him one of the organisation’s top commanders.

The Israeli Air Force carried out the operation based on intelligence provided by the IDF. Officials said the strike targeted the division’s main fire-control headquarters, which coordinates the group’s artillery operations.

The “Imam Hussein” Division, described by Israel as a proxy of Iran’s Quds Force, has been involved in attacks on Israeli military and civilian targets and is part of the broader “Axis of Resistance” network in the region. Israeli authorities said the operation significantly degrades the division’s operational capabilities.

12:49

Israeli Air Force forces, acting on precise intelligence from the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), conducted a nighttime strike in Tehran, killing Majid Khademi, head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) Intelligence Directorate, the IDF announced on Telegram.

“Khademi was one of the IRGC’s most senior commanders and had accumulated extensive military and security experience over many years.

Khademi was appointed to his position following the elimination of Mohammad Kazemi in Operation Rising Lion. In his role, he was responsible for gathering intelligence and helping formulate a comprehensive situational assessment for the regime’s senior leadership during Operation Roaring Lion. Khademi was a key figure in the campaign, and the intelligence he gathered was used to advance and execute terrorist activities.

Additionally, Khademi worked to advance terrorist activities against the State of Israel and against Jewish targets worldwide. He also took part in attempts to target American individuals and was responsible for monitoring Iranian civilians as part of the regime’s suppression of internal protests.

His elimination joins dozens of other senior commanders of the Iranian regime who have been eliminated during the operation, and constitutes another significant blow to the IRGC’s command-and-control systems and its ability to conduct terrorist operations against the State of Israel and countries worldwide,” the IDF said.

12:46

The Israel Defense Forces are currently striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut, the IDF press service reports.

12:41

The IRGC has concealed a missile launcher inside a civilian tunnel in western Iran.

Video footage of the installation was shared by Iran International.

IRGC hid a missile launcher inside a civilian tunnel on the Borujerd–Arak route in western Iran on Sunday, according to a video sent to Iran International. The footage is one of several videos that appear to show the IRGC using civilian tunnels for military purposes. pic.twitter.com/c224QrkLPL
— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) April 6, 2026

According to the video sent to Iran International, on April 5 the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) hid a missile launcher in a civilian tunnel along the Borujerd–Arak route in western Iran.

12:20

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz officially confirmed the elimination of the head of IRGC intelligence in Iran, i24NEWS reports.

The minister stated that the Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces reported the destruction of one of the three most influential commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. He added that Iranian leaders live in constant fear and that Israel intends to continue targeting and eliminating their representatives.

Katz also reported strikes on the industrial facilities of the Islamic Republic. “I warned that if they continue firing at civilians in Israel, we will strike and destroy Iranian national infrastructure. We have delivered a significant blow to the steel and petrochemical industries—and today, as well as every following day, these actions will continue,” he said.

12:05

A spokesperson for the unified command of Iran’s armed forces said Tehran had struck the US New Camp on Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island, Iran International reports, citing an Iranian statement.

12:04

Six people in Kuwait were injured after debris from an Iranian projectile fell on a residential area in the northern part of the country, Iran International reports, citing the Ministry of Health.

11:56

Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a representative of the central headquarters of Iran’s military command “Khatam al-Anbiya,” stated that Iran is prepared to deliver a powerful and large-scale response to any further attacks on civilian targets, Fars news agency reports.

“In the event of another attack on civilian targets, our response will be significantly stronger and more extensive. From the very beginning, we have stated that any assault on civilian objects will be met with a doubled response against the enemy’s interests anywhere in the region. Should such attacks persist, the next stages of our offensive and retaliatory operations will be carried out with much greater force and scale, and the losses and damage inflicted on the adversary will multiply many times over,” the statement reads.

11:38

Majid Khademi, head of intelligence of the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), was killed on April 6 as a result of strikes by the United States and Israel.

The IRGC issued a statement reporting the “martyrdom of Major General Seyed Majid Khademi, a powerful and outstanding head of the IRGC Intelligence Directorate. This great commander, through nearly half a century of sincere and courageous service to the revolution, the regime, and the Islamic homeland, has left an exceptional, lasting, and instructive legacy in the field of intelligence and security, which can serve as a guiding example for the country’s intelligence community for many years—especially in countering external enemies and their insidious, malevolent plans to undermine the security and stability of Iran.”

10:10

As part of efforts to damage Hezbollah’s infrastructure and strengthen the frontline defence, the Israeli Air Force identified and carried out precision strikes in recent days on launchers and weapons stockpiles disguised within buildings and civilian infrastructure across several areas of Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) press office reports.

תיעודים חדשים מתקיפות חיל האוויר בלבנון: הושמדו שורת תשתיות טרור ומחסני אמצעי לחימה שהוסתרו בלב אוכלוסייה אזרחית ברחבי לבנון

במסגרת המאמץ לפגיעה בתשתיות הטרור של חיזבאללה וחיזוק קו ההגנה הקדמי, במהלך הימים האחרונים, חיל האוויר זיהה ותקף באופן ממוקד, משגרים ומחסני אמצעי לחימה… pic.twitter.com/Yeee0YtaEX
— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) April 6, 2026

“The Hezbollah terrorist organization cynically exploits the civilian population in Lebanon in order to execute terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops.

Prior to each of the strikes, steps were taken in order to mitigate harm to civilians as much as possible, including the use of precise munitions, aerial surveillance, and additional intelligence.

The IDF is operating decisively against the Hezbollah terrorist organization in response to its deliberate decision to attack Israel on behalf of the Iranian terror regime,” the statement said.

09:43

Authorities in Fujairah (UAE) are taking measures following a drone attack launched from Iranian territory on the building of the telecommunications company “du”, the UAE state news agency WAM reports.

Authorities in Fujairah respond to an incident targeting a 'du' building by a drone from Iran, no injuries have been reported#WamNews https://t.co/dw39XPAlrq
— WAM English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) April 6, 2026

No casualties have been reported.

09:38

Authorities in Abu Dhabi responded to an incident in which debris fell on the Raneen Systems building in the Musaffah area, following the successful interception of a missile by air defence systems.

Abu Dhabi authorities have responded to an incident of falling debris on the Raneen Systems company in ICAD in the Musaffah area, following a successful interception by air defence systems. The incident resulted in moderate injuries to a Ghanaian national.

The public is…
— مكتب أبوظبي الإعلامي (@ADMediaOffice) April 6, 2026

A Ghanaian citizen was injured as a result of the incident, the Abu Dhabi Media Office reports.

09:36

An oil refinery in Israel caught fire following an Iranian missile strike, according to the IRGC Telegram channel.

Since early morning, five waves of missiles have been launched from Iran targeting Haifa, Tel Aviv, and other areas in Israel.

09:25

The official IRGC TV channel released video footage showing a strike on the U.S. consulate in Erbil.

09:23

Video footage from the IRGC Telegram channel shows the moment a kamikaze drone hit the headquarters of anti-Iranian separatists in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq.

09:19

The office of Hussein Yazdanpanah, the leader of the PJAK militant group in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq—which would be among the first to enter Iran in the event of an invasion—was targeted and destroyed in an Iranian attack, according to the press service of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

So far, no information has been released about casualties among the group; such data is reportedly under censorship.

09:14

Fuel depots and U.S. military aircraft at the Victoria Base in Baghdad are still burning, according to the official press service of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

09:08

Last Friday, April 3, the Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF intelligence, struck a target in Tehran and killed Mohammad Reza Ashrafi Kahi, a senior commander of the IRGC’s “Oil Headquarters” and head of its commercial division, the Israel Defence Forces press service reported on Telegram.

The “Oil Headquarters,” under IRGC command, sustains continuous operations and military buildup through profits from oil sales, circumventing international sanctions.

Ashrafi managed commercial operations valued at billions of dollars annually and supported the development of the IRGC’s military capabilities and its proxy organisations across the Middle East, including the Houthi regime and terrorist groups Hezbollah and Hamas.

“These activities fund the IRGC’s ballistic missile and UAV arrays, which are used to launch attacks toward the territory of the State of Israel and Gulf states, and to target oil infrastructure across the region.

His elimination follows that of Jamshid Eshaqi, commander of the Oil Headquarters of the armed forces, and constitutes an additional significant blow to the economic foundations of Iran’s security apparatus.

The IDF will continue to operate against commanders and leaders of the Iranian terror regime wherever necessary,” the statement added.

09:05

09:02

The command of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy stated that the Strait of Hormuz “will never return to its previous status,” especially for the United States and Israel, the IRGC’s official press service reports.

The statement noted that the IRGC Navy is completing operational preparations for a plan announced by Iranian officials to establish a new order in the Persian Gulf.

08:56

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) continue to carry out strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut, the IDF press service announced.

“In recent days, the IDF struck two gas stations of the “Al-Amana” company, which were controlled by Hezbollah and served as significant financial infrastructure supporting its terrorist activities.

The gas stations were used to refuel trucks transporting weapons and Hezbollah terrorists, while generating millions of dollars in profits that funded the organization’s terrorist activity,” the Israeli army said.

צה"ל תקף בביירות מפקדות ותחנות דלק ששימשו את מחבלי ארגון הטרור חיזבאללה

צה"ל ממשיך להעמיק את הפגיעה בארגון הטרור חיזבאללה בביירות.

צה"ל תקף בימים האחרונים שתי תחנות דלק של חברת "אלאמאנה", שנשלטו על ידי ארגון הטרור חיזבאללה ושימשו כתשתית כלכלית משמעותית לפעילות טרור.
תחנות הדלק… pic.twitter.com/jSXTmXkBkQ
— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) April 5, 2026

08:46

A strike on a residential area in Tehran has killed at least 13 people, including six children, according to Nour News.

Videos circulating on social media allegedly show the moment of impact as well as rescue efforts amid the rubble following the strike. An explosion was also reported in the area of Mehrabad Airport during the attack.

08:39

On the morning of April 6, Iran shelled central and northern Israel, leaving three people injured, according to Israel’s Channel 12.

One of the victims, a woman in her 30s, sustained serious injuries and remains in critical condition. Fires broke out in multiple areas due to falling interceptor fragments, damaging residential buildings and roads.

Emergency rescue and firefighting teams have been deployed to the scene to manage the aftermath and assist those affected.