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

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

02:01

Iran has rejected a US proposal for a temporary ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing officials familiar with the matter.

Mediators from Pakistan, Türkiye, and Egypt are attempting to advance negotiations, but Tehran considers Washington’s demands unacceptable.

Iran rejected the proposals, including an offer to restore traffic through the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a ceasefire, and also refused to meet with US officials.

(April 5) 23:00

Rescue teams continued searching for four people still unaccounted for under the rubble after a missile fired from Iran struck a residential building in Haifa, northern Israel. Authorities fear for the lives of the missing, identified as an elderly couple, their 40-year-old son, and their caregiver, The Times of Israel reports.

The building, a terraced structure, sustained a direct hit on its lower floor, which absorbed the brunt of the impact. Several balconies collapsed as a result of the strike.

An 82-year-old man wounded in the attack was taken to Rambam Health Care Campus. His condition was initially listed as serious at the scene, downgraded to moderate on arrival at the hospital, and later updated back to serious as he was taken into surgery. His wife, also injured in the strike, was reported in light-to-moderate condition.

The Magen David Adom ambulance service reported that eight other people were lightly wounded, including a baby, while four additional individuals received treatment for shock. A gas balloon also exploded at the scene, complicating rescue efforts.

Rescue teams are working through the night to locate the missing and clear the rubble, with fears growing for the safety of those trapped.

22:52

In a phone interview with ABC News senior political correspondent Rachel Scott, US President Donald Trump issued a forceful warning to Iran, saying he expects the Iranian government to reach a deal in “days, not weeks.”

“If it happens, it happens. And if it doesn't, we're blowing up the whole country,” Trump said. “We're blowing up, as I said, it's going to be bridge day and it's going to be power plant day in the country of Iran.”

Trump added that “very little” is “off limits” if no deal is reached. When asked whether that meant civilian infrastructure could be targeted, he replied, “I don't want to talk about that.”

The president also said he has not ruled out sending ground troops to Iran. “I don't think it's necessary, but I don't rule anything out,” he stated.

When questioned about extending the deadline to give Iran more time to negotiate a peace deal, Trump said, “They have plenty of time to make a deal.” He added bluntly, “They don't want to make a deal; their whole country is gone.”

22:43

During an interview with ABC News correspondent Rachel Scott, US President Donald Trump said that his proposal to NATO allies to participate in a potential military operation in the Strait of Hormuz was intended as a test of the alliance.

“This was a test for NATO, I didn’t need them, but I wanted to test them,” Trump said.

He explained the interaction with NATO officials: “I said, I’d love to have you guys get involved. And they said, well, we can’t do it. I said, Oh, that’s okay. I didn’t even give him a hard sell. They probably said, Oh, he’s a terrible salesman. Because all I did say, love to have you be involved.”

Trump added, “I was doing that as a test. I didn’t need that, right? They’re a paper tiger. Paper Tiger. They have no ships. They have nothing, and Putin has zero fear of them. But I did it as a test.”

22:27

The international airport in the southwestern Iranian city of Ahvaz was bombed twice within a span of several hours.

Al Hadath television reported that at least six powerful explosions were recorded in the vicinity of the airport.

There is no immediate information regarding the extent of the damage or whether there were any casualties.

21:40

Iranian armed forces have shot down a second US military C-130 Hercules transport aircraft involved in an operation to rescue the co-pilot of a previously downed F-15E fighter jet, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Iranian military command, said, Tasnim reports.

Earlier in the day, the Iranian command stated that US efforts to rescue the second pilot of the downed F-15E had “failed,” and that Iranian forces had shot down two Black Hawk helicopters and one C-130 support aircraft.

19:55

A missile carrying a 450-kg warhead struck a five-story residential building in Haifa, Israel.

According to rescue services, half of the building has been completely destroyed.

Three people were injured in the incident, with one in serious condition. Authorities fear that additional residents may still be trapped under the rubble.

A specialised fire brigade unit has been deployed to search for survivors and manage the aftermath of the collapse.

12:34

Since the start of US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, more than 30 universities have been attacked, resulting in the deaths of 60 students, according to foreign media.

Iranian academic institutions have expressed solidarity with the government amid the attacks.

11:07

Israel’s military reported hitting over 120 Iranian targets, including military infrastructure, within the past 24 hours.

In a Telegram post, The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) noted that the targets hit in central and western Iran included drone production and launching sites, ballistic missile array sites, and air defense sites.

“Over the past 24 hours, the Israeli Air Force struck more than 120 targets of the Iranian regime in central and western Iran. Targets struck included: ballistic missiles array sites in the IRGC, UAV production and launching sites, and air defense sites.

The dismantled air defense systems constituted a threat to the Israeli Air Force’s fighter jets, and their dismantling contributes to maintaining the Israeli Air Force’s air superiority over Iran,” the army concluded.

10:52

The US military operation to rescue the second pilot of a downed F-15 fighter jet failed, with the United States losing two Black Hawk helicopters during the mission, an official from Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia military headquarters, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, said, according to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB.

“The enemy’s efforts <...> to rescue the pilot have failed. In the south of Isfahan, enemy aerial assets were shot down, including two Black Hawk helicopters and a C-130 military transport plane,” the statement said, noting that the US equipment caught fire following the attacks.

10:14

An Iranian drone struck a fuel storage tank at Bahrain’s Bapco Energies, causing a fire that has since been extinguished, the company said in a statement cited by the Gulf News.

The incident occurred on the morning of April 5. 

“[Energies confirms an incident occurred at one of its storage facilities earlier today resulting in a tank fire, as a result of a hostile Iranian drone attack. The fire has been fully extinguished, and the situation is under control. Damages are currently being assessed and evaluated,” Bapco Energies said.

09:29

The United States has deployed almost its entire stock of JASSM-ER long-range stealth missiles against Iran, Bloomberg reports, citing a source familiar with the matter.

At the end of March, an order was issued to move the missiles from the Pacific region to US Central Command bases or to Fairford in the United Kingdom. 

After the transfers, the US will have 425 missiles remaining, down from approximately 2,300 before the conflict with Iran. An additional 75 warheads are considered defective.

The JASSM-ER, or Joint Air-to-Surface Missile-Extended Range, is capable of traveling over 600 miles, allowing it to strike targets from a distance that keeps aircraft safer from enemy defenses. 

In contrast, the standard JASSM has a range of roughly 250 miles, and the source noted that around two-thirds of the US stockpile has already been allocated for operations related to Iran.

00:35

Ali Abdollahi, chief of staff of Iran’s “Khatam al-Anbiya” Armed Forces, stated that in the event of new strikes on Iranian infrastructure, the United States and Israel will face the “gates of hell,” Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB has reported.

“We will not hesitate for even a second to deploy our armed forces to defend the rights of our people and national assets,” he said.

Abdollahi added that Iran is prepared to strike any infrastructure used by the US or Israel. His statement was made in response to a similar “hell” warning previously issued by US President Donald Trump.

April 4, 23:36

Iran has deployed a network of cameras to monitor US and Israeli aviation, The Wall Street Journal reports, citing former chairman of the Israel Defense and Security Forum Amir Avivi.

The specialised cameras are designed to collect data across wavelengths beyond visible light along key enemy flight routes. 

Unlike radar systems, the cameras do not emit signals that Israel could detect or target for destruction, making them uniquely covert.

23:14

The Israeli Air Force, relying on Israel Defence Forces (IDF) intelligence, targeted a petrochemical facility in Mahshahr, southwestern Iran, which supplies chemical materials to the country’s military forces, the IDF announced on Telegram.

“As part of the strikes, the IDF targeted a site housing one of two central facilities used to produce materials for explosives, ballistic missile, and additional weaponry. The site is one of the primary locations where a critical component for ballistic missiles is produced.

The damage to this infrastructure is expected to disrupt the regime’s ability to use the materials produced at the facility for manufacturing various types of weapons intended to target the State of Israel.

The completed strike is part of the ongoing phase aimed at deepening the damage to the core systems and foundations of the Iranian terror regime,” the army said.

18:43

Iran has 48 hours to accept the U.S. conditions for resolving the Middle East conflict, after which Washington will unleash "hell" on Tehran, U.S. President Donald Trump said on the social media platform Truth Social.

“Time is running out - 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!” the politician said.

Trump commented on his own 10-day ultimatum to Iran to reach an agreement on resolving the conflict with the U.S. or to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, adding that he would be revising the terms. However, the White House chief did not provide further details on what exactly he plans to do.

17:18

A representative of the Iranian Red Crescent, Mojtaba Khaledi, said that 316 medical facilities across Iran have been attacked by Israel and the United States since the beginning of the conflict.

Speaking in an interview with RT, Khaledi also reported casualties among Red Crescent personnel, stating that 16 staff members had been injured and three others killed.

He added that the damage extended beyond healthcare infrastructure, with 19 Red Crescent branches affected as well as 763 educational institutions across the country, including schools and universities.

17:00

Iran’s armed forces have deployed a new air defence system to intercept and destroy what they described as enemy aerial targets, according to Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a representative of the central headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces, Khatam al-Anbiya.

In a statement cited by state broadcasting, Zolfaghari said that on Friday, April 3, air defence units of the Aerospace Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targeted and destroyed multiple assets, including “an ultra-modern American fifth-generation F-35 fighter jet, three MQ-9 and Hermes drones, and two cruise missiles.”

He added that ground-based air defence units of the IRGC separately intercepted additional aircraft. “Ground-based defence intercepted an A-10 fighter aircraft and two Black Hawk helicopters,” the statement said.

16:38

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it carried out coordinated strikes against multiple US-related targets across the Middle East as part of what it described as the 95th wave of operations.

In a statement released by its press service and cited by state broadcasting, the IRGC said the attacks targeted “American military equipment on Kuwait’s Bubiyan Island and a Patriot system in Bahrain.”

The statement added that US military assembly points in the United Arab Emirates were also struck, along with the headquarters of “the American company Oracle in the UAE.”

15:54

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it carried out a drone strike on a vessel it described as linked to Israel in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

According to a statement from the IRGC Navy command, cited by the Fars news agency, the targeted vessel was identified as MSC Ishika.

“A drone struck the vessel MSC Ishika, linked to the Zionist regime, in the Strait of Hormuz,” the statement said.

The IRGC further claimed that the strike caused a major fire on board the ship. 

15:30

Israeli Air Force aircraft struck two bridges over the Litani River near the towns of Mashghar and Sukhmur in the Western Bekaa region, according to the Al-Markaziya news agency.

As a result, the engineering structures connecting southern Lebanon with the Bekaa Valley have been put out of commission.

Earlier, Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) spokesman Avichay Adraee stated that the operation to destroy the bridges over the Litani River was being carried out to prevent the transfer of reinforcements and weapons to the Shiite militia Hezbollah.

14:09

The Israeli military said it had completed a fresh wave of airstrikes targeting what it described as Iranian regime-linked sites in Tehran.

The information was released by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Telegram.

13:31

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that it had carried out the 94th wave of its ongoing military campaign, known as Operation “True Promise-4,” targeting sites across Israel.

In a statement released by its press service, the IRGC said the latest wave of attacks took place in the morning and involved both missiles and drones. According to the statement, the strikes targeted what it described as industrial and military facilities, as well as locations associated with Israeli army commanders and units in the south, center, and north of the country, including Tel Aviv.

The IRGC identified several locations as having come under attack, including Dimona, the Negev region, Beersheba, and Ramat Gan. It said the strikes were carried out using a “deep fire” tactic and claimed that Israel’s multi-layered air defence systems were unable to intercept the incoming missiles.

The statement also placed the operation within a broader regional context, asserting that allied groups were conducting simultaneous actions. According to the IRGC, forces it described as part of a wider “resistance front” have intensified operations against Israel and the United States.

It claimed that fighters in Yemen launched ballistic missile strikes toward southern areas, while armed groups in Iraq carried out 19 missile and drone operations within the span of an hour.

12:52

The Israel Defenсe Forces (IDF) said it had detected missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel, triggering the activation of the country’s air defenсe systems.

In a statement issued by its press service, the IDF said the launches were identified shortly before the announcement and confirmed that interception efforts were underway. “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 statement said.

11:49

US-Israeli forces have launched strikes targeting facilities in the Mahshahr petrochemical special economic zone, according to a report by Mizan.

The strikes were reported to have occurred just minutes ago.

Emergency response teams have been sent to the site, while further details about the incident are expected to be released later.

11:43

Hezbollah launched a strike targeting the city of Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel, according to reports.

Air raid sirens did not sound during the incident.

Footage capturing the moment of impact of the Hezbollah rocket in Kiryat Shmona was released by the Mizan news agency.

11:07

Iran’s air defence forces have intercepted and destroyed more than 160 drones belonging to Israel and the United States since February 28, a senior military official said.

Ali Reza Alakhami, who heads Iran’s integrated air defence headquarters, stated, according to Fars news agency, that the country’s air defence network has also taken down several advanced fighter aircraft and dozens of cruise missiles during the same period.

He specified that the drones shot down include US-made MQ-9 systems and Israeli platforms such as Hermes and Lucas.

“Air defence systems have managed to destroy several advanced enemy fighter jets, more than 160 drones,” he said, adding that dozens of cruise missiles had also been intercepted.

10:41

An unidentified military aircraft conducted an airstrike on a potato storage facility near the town of Al-Rashidiya, located north of Mosul, on Saturday, April 1, according to a source cited by Shafaq News.

The strike did not result in any casualties, and the facility sustained only minor damage.

Following the incident, Iraqi security forces initiated an investigation to determine the origin of the aircraft and establish responsibility for the attack.

10:29

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported that a US MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle was destroyed in the skies over Isfahan province, as per Fars news agency.

According to the IRGC, the drone was shot down using a modern air defence system that is part of the country’s integrated air defence network. No damage to infrastructure or casualties as a result of the interception have been reported.

09:57

Yesterday (April 3), the Israeli Air Force, acting on intelligence from the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), carried out strikes on the infrastructure of what it described as the “Iranian terrorist regime” in Tehran, the military's press service said on Telegram.

“In the strikes, the IDF struck regime aerial defence sites, including an IRGC aerial defence site where missiles intended to target aircraft were stored.

In addition, the IDF struck a military site responsible for safeguarding the regime’s weapons research and development facilities.

Simultaneously, the IDF struck a site where ballistic missiles were stored, along with additional weapons production, research and development sites.

These completed strikes are part of the ongoing phase of increasing damage to the Iranian terror regime’s core systems and foundations,” the statement said.

9:42

US special operations forces are involved in an ongoing mission inside Iran to find a second crew member from a downed American fighter jet, who remains missing, according to The Telegraph.

The search effort follows a recovery operation in which the first crew member was successfully located and evacuated. That mission included two US military helicopters supported by aerial refuelling aircraft. Both helicopters came under fire from Iran and were hit, but were still able to land safely.

The incident stems from April 3, when Iranian air defense systems brought down a US fighter aircraft. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) initially identified the jet as a single-seat F-35. However, CNN and Axios, after analysing images released by Iranian media, assessed that the aircraft was in fact a two-seat F-15 Strike Eagle.

While one of the crew members has been rescued, efforts to locate the second individual are still underway. Iranian authorities have also announced a “reward” for information leading to the discovery of the missing US serviceman, with the appeal aired on national television.

9:39

A drone crashed within the premises of the Basra Oil Company complex in southeastern Iraq, triggering a fire at the facility.

Al Jazeera, citing a source within the company, reported that the incident occurred inside the site, leading to an outbreak of fire. No additional details regarding damage or casualties were immediately disclosed.

9:10

Early in the morning of April 4, the United States carried out a strike on a base in Iraq’s western Anbar province, according to report by Sabereen News.

The base is controlled by pro-Iranian armed groups and is located near the Syrian border.

09:01

An Iranian drone struck a US Boeing CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Kuwait overnight, inflicting significant damage on the aircraft, according to the Israeli media outlet Intelli News.

08:52

A US A-10 attack aircraft, which had been hit by Iranian air defense systems, managed to reach Kuwait, as per US media report.

According to the report, the A-10 had been deployed to take part in a search-and-rescue operation following the interception of an F-15E fighter jet by Iranian air defenses.

After being struck, the aircraft “was able to reach Kuwaiti airspace.” The pilot successfully ejected, and the aircraft subsequently crashed. The pilot is currently safe.

On April 3, Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a representative of the central headquarters of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbia military command, stated that Iranian forces had shot down a US A-10 attack aircraft in southern Iran.

Earlier, The New York Times, citing two US officials, reported that a US A-10 attack aircraft had crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. The pilot was not injured. The sources did not disclose the cause of the incident.

00:27 (April 4)

In a brief phone interview, US President Donald Trump declined to discuss the specifics of ongoing search and rescue operations in Iran following the downing of an American jet, as per US media.

While refusing to elaborate on operational details, Trump voiced frustration with media coverage of what he described as a highly sensitive and complex mission.

When asked whether the developments would affect any potential negotiations with Iran, the president dismissed the idea.

“No, not at all. No, it’s war. We’re in war, Garrett,” he said.

23:38

Iranian authorities have reported the downing of a second US aircraft within 24 hours, stating that a US A-10 attack plane was shot down in the southern part of the country.

Ebrahim Zolfaghari, a representative of the central headquarters of Iran’s military command “Khatam al-Anbiya,” said the aircraft was brought down near Qeshm Island, according to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB.

“Another advanced combat aircraft of the enemy was also shot down at the southern tip of Qeshm Island; it crashed between Hengam and Qeshm islands, sinking forever in the waters of the Persian Gulf,” Zolfaghari said.

Earlier reporting by The New York Times, citing two US officials, said that a US A-10 attack aircraft had crashed near the Strait of Hormuz. According to those sources, the pilot was not injured, though the cause of the incident was not disclosed.

23:17

Tehran has rejected a US proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire, Fars reports.

The US proposal was conveyed through one of the friendly countries on April 1.

Assessments indicate that the proposal followed an escalation of the crisis in the region and the emergence of serious problems for US military forces due to a miscalculation of Iran’s military capabilities, the publication writes.

Iran’s response to the proposal was not written, but delivered on the ground, through the continuation of intensive attacks.

23:12

Iran has carried out the 93rd phase of its retaliatory operation against Israel and the United States, targeting Israeli military facilities in several locations, according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The IRGC press service reported that strikes were conducted in the cities of Haifa, Kafr Kanna, and Krayot as part of the ongoing operation.

“The 93rd wave of Operation ‘True Promise - 4’ has been carried out against targets in the north and centre of the occupied territories. Centres of their combat support concentration were hit in Western Galilee, Haifa, Kafr Kanna, and Krayot,” the statement said, as cited by Iran’s state broadcaster.

22:21

Tehran may be able to sustain a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz for vessels belonging to the United States and its allies for an extended period, Press TV reports, citing a senior Iranian official.

“Iran is capable of maintaining such a situation for many years,” he said.

According to the broadcaster, the decision is driven by the fact that a large portion of the equipment used to supply US military bases and garrisons in the Middle East has historically been transported via this waterway.

21:37

Since the start of the armed conflict in the Persian Gulf region, Iran’s air defense forces have detected and destroyed 156 enemy combat drones in the airspace of the Islamic Republic.

These figures were shared by Iran’s state television, IRIB.

According to the report, “since the beginning of the conflict up to the present moment, the number of downed enemy drones has reached 156.”

19:12

A US fighter jet was shot down over Iran, and a search and rescue operation is underway for any potential survivors, a US official told Reuters.

This marks the first known incident of its kind since the United States launched its war with Iran on February 28.

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, did not provide further details. The Pentagon and US Central Command have not responded to requests for comment.

The situation raises significant stakes, as US pilots could potentially be on the run inside Iranian territory during an active conflict. Iranian authorities have called on civilians to be vigilant and report any sightings of the downed crew.

The governor of Iran’s Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province told the semi-official ISNA news agency that anyone who captures or kills the crew “would be specially commended.”

17:55

Iranian state media report that Shahid Beheshti University in northern Tehran and the area around Mehrabad International Airport west of the capital have been attacked by the US and Israel, Al Jazeera informs. 

17:53

A  US Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II aircarft is patrolling the provinces of Kehkilyuyeh and Boyer-Ahmad in southwestern Iran, IRGC press service said.

Local residents are reportedly firing at it with small arms.

17:36

An airstrike targeted a gravel plant in the Rutba district of Iraq's western al-Anbar province early on April 3, a security source told Shafaq News.

Unidentified warplanes carried out the strike in the early morning hours, hitting the facility without causing reported human or significant material losses.

Iraqi security forces have launched an investigation to determine the circumstances of the incident and identify the party responsible.

Rutba lies near Iraq’s western border with Syria and Jordan and has previously witnessed security incidents linked to armed group activity and military operations.

17:19

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said its Multidimensional Unit has conducted targeted operations in southern Lebanon, eliminating over 40 members of Hezbollah and striking roughly 75 organisational targets.

On April 2, the IDF reported dismantling a rocket launcher poised to fire toward Israel, killing three individuals operating near the site. In a separate incident, six additional Hezbollah members were reportedly killed.

"The IDF will continue in its mission of reducing the scope of fire toward the citizens of Israel. The IDF will continue to operate decisively against the Hezbollah terrorist organization after it chose to join the attack on Israel and operate under the auspices of the Iranian regime," the statement said. 

17:10

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have said that it had identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of Israel a short while ago.

Israeli defensive systems have been activated to intercept the incoming threat, the statement said.

16:34

Iran’s Armed Forces have announced a series of drone strikes in response to US military actions and attacks on Iranian infrastructure, according to a statement released by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The IRGC said the strikes targeted multiple sites across the region, including a warehouse and barracks used by US troops in Jordan, positions of a mechanised battalion from a US armoured brigade at Camp Arifjan in Kuwait, and the largest aluminium plant in Bahrain.

16:02

A US Black Hawk helicopter was forced to leave its operational area after coming under fire from air defence systems, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said.

15:29

A US Black Hawk UH-60 helicopter has been reportedly shot down near the border with Iran, the press service of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims. 

15:14

Iranian sources claim U.S. aircraft/helicopters deployed to rescue pilots from a downed F-15E fighter jet in Iran, Clash Report informs.

Similarly, the Iranian news agency Tasnim reports that an American pilot ejected after his F-15E fighter jet was shot down in Iran and may have been captured by Iranian forces, although the details have not yet been confirmed.

15:11

Unconfirmed reports have emerged of a U.S. military helicopter crash on Iranian territory, according to a statement by the press office of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

No further details have been provided regarding the location of the incident or the fate of those on board.

15:10

The IRGC press office has released footage showing a Hercules aircraft and a US helicopter, believed to be a Black Hawk, in the southern province of Khuzestan.

According to the IRGC, search is underway for the US pilot.

Earlier, the IRGC reported that a second US F-35 fighter jet had been shot down in the airspace over central Iran.

14:56

Iranian Army’s Ground Forces commander Ali Jahanshahi has issued a stark warning to the United States, threatening severe consequences if US forces launch a ground invasion of Iranian territory.

He said Tehran would retaliate decisively against any such move. Speaking to Iran’s state television channel Al Alam, he declared, “We will send your soldiers not even back to the Stone Age, but to the period preceding it.”

Jahanshahi added that the armed forces of Iran were fully prepared after years of intensive training to defend the country’s territory. He warned that Iran would become “a graveyard for invaders” and challenged the United States to test its resolve.

14:26

An Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) colonel, Seyed Hadi Taghavi, was killed on April 1 in a US-Israeli strike, Dafa Press reports.

Funeral ceremonies for Taghavi are scheduled to begin on the evening of April 4 following evening prayers, with a public gathering planned at Nabard junction. Additional events are set to take place on Sunday morning, April 5, including a procession from the Nadab prayer hall to his burial site in Plot 42.

14:21

Satellite images showing damage to “the US interests” in the Persian Gulf and surrounding region targeted and destroyed by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have been circulated by Iran's Sabereen News.

14:11

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has announced the launch of the 92nd wave of its military campaign, Operation “True Promise-4,” according to a report by Khabar Fouri.

In an official statement, the IRGC said it had conducted a series of strikes targeting US and Israeli military assets across the region as well as in the occupied Palestinian territories. According to the statement, the first phase of the operation involved ballistic missile strikes that destroyed a US landing craft unit base at the port of Ash-Shuwaikh in Kuwait.

The IRGC further claimed that a strike drone destroyed a long-range three-dimensional early warning radar system, identified as AR-327, located at the Jabal ad-Dukhan radar station in Bahrain.

The statement added that Khorramshahr-4 missile systems were used to strike more than 50 targets in Tel Aviv and other locations in the occupied territories.

The IRGC press service emphasised that the attacks are ongoing and described them as targeted and large-scale, adding that further details will be released to the Iranian public.

 14:04

The Armed Forces of Iran have reportedly carried out an attack on a military base hosting Israeli F-16 fighter jets, according to a report by Khabar Fouri.

No further details regarding the scale of the strike, its location, or potential damage and casualties were provided in the initial report.

13:26

Israeli military says operatives from Hezbollah’s Radwan Force were detained during ground operations in southern Lebanon and later questioned by Unit 504, an intelligence unit responsible for interrogations.

According to a statement attributed to the Israel Defence Forces (IDF), troops conducting targeted raids apprehended armed individuals who, it said, had been preparing to launch an anti-tank missile at Israeli forces. The suspects were subsequently transferred for questioning.

The IDF said the interrogation of detainees suggested a deterioration in morale among fighters operating in southern Lebanon, while also alleging that Hezbollah continues to pursue operational activity in the area.

In quotes provided from the questioning, one detainee was cited as saying: “Hezbollah went out to avenge Sayyed Ali Khamenei.” The IDF said the remarks underscored its assessment of close ties between Hezbollah and Iran.

According to the questioning: “The morale is on the floor. No one has the strength to go out and fight. I just came out of a year and a half of war. Anyone who leaves their home does so against their will. You can’t tell them (Hezbollah) you don’t want to come. It’s all bombardments, you don’t know when a bomb will fall on you.”

The military said its operations in southern Lebanon will continue, adding that it aims to prevent threats to Israeli civilians. Hezbollah has not publicly responded to the specific claims.

12:44

As a result of an Iranian missile barrage, seven impacts were recorded in Haifa and Kiryat Ata in Israel. One person was injured.

Voice of Israel has published video footage of the incident.

12:20

Earlier this week (April 1), armed Hezbollah militants approached soldiers of the IDF’s 91st Division, creating a threat, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) press office reports.

“In a rapid operational response, the Israeli Air Force struck and eliminated the terrorists.

In addition, the soldiers located numerous weapons, including rifles, RPGs, ammunition magazines, and additional weapons.

The IDF will continue to operate decisively against the Hezbollah terrorist organization after it chose to join the hostilities and operate under the auspices of the Iranian regime,” the statement said.

11:50

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 (IDF) press office reports.

11:38

The US military on April 2 showed off photos of US Marines conducting a simulated amphibious assault, even as US President Donald Trump is saying it will be up to other countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

The set of eight photos released on a Defense Department website showed members of the Force Reconnaissance Platoon of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) doing a mock recon last week, coming ashore at the US naval base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.

The 31st MEU is part of the USS Tripoli Amphibious Ready Group, which CNN has reported was being deployed to the Middle East with as many as 2,400 Marines.

The Marines would likely be an important part of any US assault on islands in the Persian Gulf, including those that oversee the approaches to the Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world’s oil supply usually flows.

US Central Command has said that roughly 50,000 US troops, including Marines, are already in the Middle East as part of the war with Iran.

Trump has previously threatened Iranian islands in the gulf, including its main oil transfer point on Kharg Island, but in his televised address Wednesday night he did not mention the possibility of using ground troops against Iran.

11:29

Hezbollah is launching rocket attacks on Israeli settlements, Mehr reports.

“Hezbollah announced that in defense of Lebanon and its people and within the framework of the Islamic Resistance's warning to several Zionist settlements in northern occupied Palestine, the Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the settlements of Al-Houla, Al-Mutla, and Ma'ayan Baruch with missiles today, Friday,” the report reads.

11:11

The IDF is conducting targeted ground operations in multiple areas of southern Lebanon, while also striking Hezbollah’s key assets from the air, sea, and land, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) press office reports.

“The 91st, 146th, 36th, and 162nd Divisions are leading a focused ground effort in southern Lebanon, including targeted operations, dismantling of terrorist infrastructure, and the elimination of terrorists, while deepening the damage to the organization’s capabilities and pushing it out of the area.

כ-1,000 מחבלים שחוסלו ויותר מ-3,500 מטרות שהותקפו בלבנון: נתוני פעילות כוחות צה"ל בלבנון במהלך החודש האחרון

לכל הפרטים👇https://t.co/c3j3zjzTxW pic.twitter.com/jHr9bYHOC2

— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) April 3, 2026

So far, approximately 1,000 terrorists have been eliminated, including many senior commanders and hundreds of Radwan Force operatives. The IDF has struck more than 3,500 terror targets across Lebanon. The strikes have focused on terrorist infrastructure, weapons storage facilities, launch positions, and command and control headquarters.

In addition, key assets and financial storage sites of the 'Al-Qard al-Hasan' Association, a financial organization that operates as a parallel banking system in Lebanon, exploits civilian funds, and receives money from Iran to finance the Hezbollah terrorist organization, were struck, alongside five central bridges used for transferring weapons and enemy forces from north to south Lebanon. These strikes have caused significant damage to the terrorist organization’s finances,” the statement said.

10:44

During a nighttime missile barrage carried out by Iran, a residential building in the city of Ramat Gan was directly hit.

Voice of Israel has published video footage of the incident.

10:26

During a targeted operation in southern Lebanon, the IDF air force eliminated around 15 militants, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) press office reports.

“As part of a targeted operation by the 146th Division, units of the 213th and 226th Artillery Brigades identified approximately 15 militants in their area of operations in southern Lebanon. After rapid identification, the Air Force struck and eliminated the militants under the division’s direction.

Units of the 213th Artillery Brigade located a group of Hezbollah militants in southern Lebanon who were planning to launch anti-tank missiles into Israeli territory. Following a swift completion of the operation, Air Force aircraft destroyed the militants.

Weapons, body armour, and grenades belonging to Hezbollah were also seized in southern Lebanon,” the statement said.

09:41

An Iranian ballistic missile struck Petah Tikva in central Israel, hitting a drone manufacturing plant owned by the company AeroSol, IRIB has reported.

AeroSol is an Israeli company specialising in the production of aerospace vehicles and components.

09:34

Iranian armed forces attacked positions of the anti-Iranian Kurdish groups PJAK and Komala in Erbil, Press TV has reported.

09:30

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out the 91st wave of Operation “True Promise 4,” Press TV reports.

09:11

The press service of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a statement claiming the destruction of a second U.S. F-35 fighter jet in the airspace over central Iran, Nour News reported.

The aircraft was reportedly shot down using a new air-defence system operated by the IRGC Aerospace Forces. According to the statement, the jet belonged to the “Lakenheath” squadron.

The statement said the fighter was completely destroyed and crashed. The IRGC emphasised that this is the second aircraft downed within the past 12 hours. Due to the extent of the destruction, there is no information about the pilot’s fate.

The statement also noted that these actions are being viewed as the first response by Iran’s armed forces to recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump.

08:57

The IDF has eliminated the commander of a ballistic missile unit in the Kermanshah area, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) press office reported.

“The IDF continues to operate with determination to degrade the Iranian regime’s ballistic missile infrastructure.

In a precise strike in the Kermanshah area, the Israeli Air Force struck and eliminated Makram Atimi, the Commander of a central missile unit in western Iran. Atimi was responsible for the unit’s operations in the Kermanshah region in western Iran and carried out dozens of ballistic missile launches toward the State of Israel.

In an additional strike, the IDF eliminated a number of battalion commanders from the ballistic missile unit responsible for dozens of ballistic missile launches against Israel from northwestern Iran.

Their elimination further degrades the Iranian terror regime’s ballistic missile unit, alongside the ongoing dismantling of missile infrastructure in western and central Iran.

The IDF will continue to eliminate the commanders of the ballistic missile array and is continuing at this very moment to strike the regime’s firepower arrays, with the goal of reducing the scope of fire toward the citizens of Israel,” the statement said.

08:54

The IDF struck central headquarters used by the “Iranian terror regime to finance its armed forces and proxies across the Middle East,” the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) press office has reported.

“Yesterday (Wednesday), the Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF Intelligence, struck central headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Tehran, which were used for managing budgets for security bodies and funding military and terror activities worldwide.

Those funds were routed through these headquarters for two central purposes: 

* Funding and strengthening Iran’s armed forces - Using these funds, the regime operated to produce thousands of ballistic missiles and weapons that threaten the citizens of Israel and the entire world, at the expense of civilian infrastructure development. Moreover, these budgets have been used to build up the regime’s armed forces, including Internal Security Forces and the Basij, who have murdered thousands of civilians during protests against the regime.

* Funding the Iranian terror regime’s proxies across the Middle East - The IRGC and its Quds Force have transferred vast sums to the regime’s proxies across the Middle East. Over the years, the regime transferred dozens of billions of dollars to the terrorist organizations Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthi terror regime who are responsible for deadly terror attacks against the State of Israel and around the world.

The IDF will continue to deepen the damage to the military assets and capabilities of the Iranian regime,” the statement said.

08:37

A U.S. AN/TPY-2 radar, part of the THAAD missile defence system, was damaged as a result of an Iranian strike on an airbase in Saudi Arabia, CNN reports, based on an analysis of satellite imagery.

The strike is said to have been part of Iran’s plan to limit the U.S. military’s ability to detect and intercept missiles and drones. Additionally, Iranian forces reportedly managed to destroy an AN/TPY-2 radar in Jordan and damage an early warning system in Qatar.

08:33

“USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) continues to conduct flight operations, both day and night.”

Footage of carrier-based aviation operations was shared by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) on X.

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) continues to conduct flight operations, both day and night. pic.twitter.com/5GfTA3VurY

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 3, 2026

01:50

Iran will use force to secure compensation for damages caused by U.S. and Israeli attacks and has the necessary means to do so, the official spokesperson of the Iranian Armed Forces General Staff, Abolfazl Shekarchi, has said, according to the Fars news agency.

“We will use force to obtain compensation for the damage caused by the war with our enemy; we have the means to secure such compensation,” he said.

01:05

The Strait of Hormuz will be closed to the United States and Israel for a very long time, the spokesperson of the Iranian Armed Forces, Abolfazl Shekarchi, has said.

“The Strait of Hormuz will be closed to the Americans and Zionists (referring to Israel) for an extended period. Under no circumstances will they be allowed to approach it,” he said on state television.

April 2, 23:57

The naval forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the elite branch of Iran’s armed forces, carried out a strike on a data centre of the American company Oracle in Dubai.

“We struck the data centres of two American companies — Oracle in Dubai and Amazon in Bahrain. We previously warned that our actions in response to the killing of Iranians would be aimed at disabling the machinery of terror,” the statement posted on X said.

21:33

Iran’s leadership must strike a deal with the United States, otherwise nothing will remain of the Islamic Republic, U.S. President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social account.

“The biggest bridge in Iran comes tumbling down, never to be used again — Much more to follow! IT IS TIME FOR IRAN TO MAKE A DEAL BEFORE IT IS TOO LATE, AND THERE IS NOTHING LEFT OF WHAT STILL COULD BECOME A GREAT COUNTRY!” the head of the White House said.

19:49

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for an attack on an Amazon data centre in Bahrain, according to Iran’s state broadcaster IRIB.

In a statement cited by the broadcaster, the IRGC said it had previously warned that if what it described as terrorist attacks continued, it would target U.S. technology and artificial intelligence companies, which it accused of playing a central role in surveillance and operational management. 

It added that U.S. leadership had ignored these warnings, and asserted that it had now followed through on its threat by striking and destroying Amazon’s facility in Bahrain.

The statement also warned of a significantly stronger response if U.S. military actions against Iranian territory persist. The IRGC further said that responsibility for any broader destruction of such companies in the region would lie with U.S. President Donald Trump.

19:43

The Qatari Ministry of Defence said the country’s armed forces successfully intercepted multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) launched toward the emirate on April 2.

In an official statement, the ministry said that the drones originated from Iran and were neutralised before reaching their targets.

“The Qatari Ministry of Defence announces that today, April 2, the State of Qatar came under attack involving several drones launched from Iran. Our armed forces [...] successfully intercepted all unmanned aerial vehicles,” the statement said.

Authorities did not specify how many UAVs were involved in the incident or provide further details about potential damage or casualties.

17:52

The White House stated on X that, in one month, President Trump and the U.S. armed forces have carried out devastating strikes against Iran, sinking its naval fleet, crippling its air forces, and eliminating top terrorist leaders.

“Because of these actions, we are on the cusp of ending Iran’s sinister threat to America & the world,” the statement added.

17:48

In response to an attack on the bridge connecting Tehran and Karaj, Iran has announced that bridges in Israel and across the Middle East are now considered “legitimate targets,” the IRGC press service announced.

The statement specifically mentioned the Arik Bridge on Highway 87 in Israel, linking Lower Galilee to the Golan Heights. Bridges in Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Jordan, and Iraq were also cited.

17:28

Iran’s military reportedly carried out a drone strike on the deployment site of advanced US fighter jets at the Al-Azraq base in Jordan, SNN reports.

15:49

One of Iran’s tallest bridges has been struck during reported military action near the city of Karaj, with authorities saying multiple areas were targeted and several people were injured, according to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. (IRGC) statement on Telegram.

Officials reported that several individuals were wounded in the attack, though no further details on their condition were immediately provided.

15:30

On April 2, 2026, the United Arab Emirates’ air defence systems intercepted 19 ballistic missiles and 26 drones launched from Iranian territory, the UAE Ministry of Defence announced on X.

UAE air defences engaged 19 Ballistic missiles and 26 UAV's.

The UAE air defences on (2nd April 2026) engaged 19 Ballistic missiles and 26 UAV's launched from Iran.

Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 457 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise… pic.twitter.com/rTBE4E31yL

— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) April 2, 2026

“Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 457 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles and 2,038 UAVs.

The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, in addition to the martyrdom of a Moroccan civilian contracted by the Armed Forces, as well as 9 fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Palestinian and Indian nationalities.

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 ministry's statement said.

15:06

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has carried out the 90th wave of Operation “True Promise-4.” 

The strikes targeted the US steel and aluminium industries in the region, according to the statement on the IRGC's Telegram channel.

15:04

Iran’s air defence forces successfully intercepted and destroyed two MQ-9 drones belonging to US-Israeli forces in Shiraz, the press service of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced on Telegram.

With the addition of these two drones, the country’s integrated air defence command system has now downed a total of 154 unmanned aerial vehicles.

14:48

Brigadier General Mohammad Ali Fatalizadeh, commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) "Fatehin" special unit, was killed in strikes carried out by US and Israeli forces, Iranian media news agency Defa Press reports.

Fatalizadeh was killed during what the agency referred to as the “Ramadan War" on April 1. 

14:35

The commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force, Seyed Majid Moosavi, sharply criticised the United States after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote on X “Back to the Stone Age.”

In a post on X, Moosavi accused the US of endangering its own soldiers rather than Iran, writing that Washington’s actions risk sending American troops to their graves.

این شمایید که سربازانتان را به زیر سنگ گور می‌برید نه ایران که بخواهید او را به عصر سنگ برگردانید.
توهمات هالیوودی آنقدر فکرتان را آلوده کرده که با سابقه ناچیز ۲۵۰ساله یک تمدن بیش از ۶هزار ساله را تهدید می‌کنید. https://t.co/IQGf4IGY5v

— Seyed Majid Moosavi (@smajid_moosavi) April 2, 2026

Moosavi also took aim at the US’s historical perspective, saying that the country’s “paltry 250-year history” cannot justify threatening a civilisation with more than 6,000 years of history. He added that “Hollywood delusions” have distorted American judgment in confronting Iran.

14:20

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has noted substantial progress in its ongoing military campaign, according to Admiral Brad Cooper, the command’s head. 

"Now in our 5th week of the campaign, it is my operational assessment that we are making undeniable progress. We don't see their navy sailing. We don't see their aircraft flying, and their air and missile defense systems have largely been destroyed," Cooper said.

"Now in our 5th week of the campaign, it is my operational assessment that we are making undeniable progress. We don't see their navy sailing. We don't see their aircraft flying, and their air and missile defense systems have largely been destroyed." - Adm. Brad Cooper, CENTCOM… pic.twitter.com/cTHgYJDxCF

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 2, 2026

13:31

The Israeli military said it carried out extensive operations against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon over the past 24 hours, involving air, naval and ground forces.

In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it killed more than 40 Hezbollah fighters and struck dozens of sites it described as militant infrastructure. The operations were part of ongoing targeted ground activities in southern Lebanon, combined with aerial and naval strikes.

According to the IDF, the Israeli Air Force hit multiple sites, including command centres, weapons storage facilities, launch positions and anti-tank missile sites. The Israeli Navy also conducted a strike on what the military described as a Hezbollah weapons depot in southern Lebanon.

The military said troops from its 91st Division identified and killed members of a Hezbollah cell during ground operations, and dismantled a number of positions, including observation posts and anti-tank missile launch sites.

The IDF added that forces from the 36th Division killed three armed individuals on motorcycles who it said posed a threat to Israeli troops. It reported that approximately 10 additional fighters were killed in the same area over the past day, along with strikes on dozens of other sites.

Meanwhile, troops from the 146th Division dismantled more than 180 sites described by the military as militant infrastructure, including anti-tank launch positions, observation posts, underground facilities and weapons storage locations. Soldiers from the 162nd Division also located and seized weapons, including anti-tank missiles, assault rifles, ammunition and grenades, the statement said.

13:25

The Iranian hacking group Handala has claimed to have hacked companies that develop integrated air defence command and control systems for Israel, Khabar Fouri reports. 

12:46

McDonald’s branch in Israeli settlement Ma’ayan Baruch suffers significant damage after shelling, video footage shared by Mignews.

12:11

A series of explosions and attacks occurred across several Iranian cities this morning, targeting strategic military sites. Reports indicate incidents in Chabahar (port and customs area), Mashhad (near the airport), Isfahan (Baharestan missile base), and Tabriz (missile facility).

Videos of the incidents were shared by Mignews. Additional reports mention strikes in western Tehran, specifically in the Maland and Jannat Abad districts.

Sources indicate that the attacks targeted the headquarters of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including mobile units.

12:06

Iranian Army Chief Amir Hatami issued a strong warning, stating that no enemy soldier should survive during ground operations.

Hatami, in a recent directive to operational headquarters, emphasised the need for heightened vigilance against any potential enemy ground operations, according to Mehr.

He stressed that “all enemy movements must be monitored with maximum precision, and countermeasures should be carried out immediately if necessary.”

“The shadow of war must be lifted from our nation, and security must prevail for everyone. It is unacceptable for some areas to be safe while our people live in insecurity,” Hatami said.

11:45

On April 1, the IDF completed a large-scale series of strikes on the infrastructure of the “Iranian terror regime” in Tehran, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) press office has reported.

“As part of the strikes, the Israeli Air Force, acting on IDF intelligence, struck a base of the Ground Forces of the IRGC, which constitutes a central unit within the regime’s military forces.

Throughout Operation Roaring Lion, the IDF has systematically struck hundreds of command centers and headquarters belonging to the Iranian regime across Iran, rendering them inoperable.

As a result, in recent days, the IDF identified that the Iranian regime had begun relocating its command centers into mobile units, with regime commanders operating from within them. As part of the wave of strikes, the IDF targeted a mobile command post while regime commanders were inside.

In addition to these targets, a ballistic missile storage site belonging to the missile unit in the Tabriz area was also struck, as part of the ongoing effort to degrade the regime's missile array,” the statement said.

11:21

Lebanon’s National News Agency reports that an “enemy air strike” has hit a building in the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Sir, killing at least three people, according to Al Jazeera.

The news agency also reported air raids in the towns of Yatar, Harouf and Zibdine.

As it was reported, Israeli forces have been ramping up attacks in Lebanon amid the war in Iran, while carrying out a ground invasion into parts of southern Lebanon.

11:04

The Yemeni rebel movement Ansar Allah (Houthis) may block the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, which separates the Arabian Peninsula from Africa, not only in the event of escalation against Iran but also to protect the Shiite movement Hezbollah in Lebanon, Al-Monitor reports, citing Deputy Minister of Information in the Houthi government, Mohammed Mansour.

“The option of closing the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a Yemeni option that can be implemented should the aggression against Iran and Lebanon escalate savagely, or if any Gulf state becomes directly involved in military operations in support of the [Zionist] entity or the United States,” Mansour said.

Previously, the Houthis threatened to block the strait if other countries sided with the U.S. and joined a military operation against Iran.

10:42

Iran’s air-defence systems intercepted an Israeli Hermes 900 drone over the southern city of Shiraz, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reported.

“An advanced Hermes 900 drone in the skies over Shiraz was intercepted and destroyed by a modern air-defence system,” the statement cited by Tasnim agency said.

10:30

More than 30 rockets were launched from Lebanon towards the Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona and its surrounding areas, Nour News has reported.

10:28

“A reconnaissance aircraft of the enemy has been shot down in Shiraz,” Sabereen News reported.

The type of aircraft and its affiliation were not specified in the statement.

10:20

An Iranian missile, or its separated warhead, struck a U.S.-used base in Jordan, according to Clash Report.

According to sources, two surface-to-air missiles attempted to intercept it but failed to destroy the projectile.

09:58

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya command stated that U.S. and Israeli assessments of Iran’s military capabilities are incomplete and do not reflect the country’s true potential.

According to Sabereen News, the statement emphasised that the attacked centres for producing strategic missiles, long-range and precision strike drones, modern air-defence systems, and electronic warfare facilities represent only a small fraction of Iran’s capabilities.

“Do not expect that you have destroyed the production centres of our strategic missiles, long-range and precision strike drones, modern air-defence systems, electronic warfare equipment, and our specialised installations. Such a misconception will only sink you deeper into the quagmire you have created for yourselves. The centres you think you attacked were insignificant, while the strategic military capabilities of our country are being developed in locations unknown to you, places you will never reach. We will save you the effort: do not attempt to count our missiles, drones, and strategic installations — you will be wrong and will not get an accurate result.”

The command emphasised that the country’s strategic sites are in locations inaccessible to the enemy, and any attempt to quantify Iran’s arsenal will be mistaken. The statement also warned that the U.S. and Israel will pay a price for initiating aggression, and the war will continue until the “complete humiliation, lasting regret, and inevitable surrender” of the adversary.

Iran’s command promised continued “powerful, unexpected strikes” as well as larger and more destructive operations in the future.

09:48

The Saudi Arabian Ministry of Defence stated on April 2 that five drones and one ballistic missile were intercepted and destroyed over the past several hours, a spokesperson for the ministry has reported.

المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير 4 مسيّرات خلال الساعات الماضية. pic.twitter.com/vUwRAtUOot

— وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) April 2, 2026

09:35

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the deployment of new EA-37B Compass Call electronic warfare aircraft to support military operations against Iran, The Wall Street Journal reports.

This marks the first documented operational use of this variant of the Gulfstream G550 business jet, equipped with enhanced electronic warfare capabilities. The aircraft can effectively jam communications channels, early warning and detection systems, as well as navigation systems, making it a powerful tool in both tactical air and ground operations.

09:12

On April 1, acting on intelligence, the Israeli Air Force carried out a large-scale series of strikes on dozens of military infrastructure sites belonging to what it described as the “Iranian terror regime” in central Tehran, according to the army’s press service.

“The IDF further degraded the regime’s production industries, striking approximately 15 weapons manufacturing sites, including a central complex of the Iranian Ministry of Defense.

מתחם מרכזי של משרד ההגנה האיראני ואתרי ייצור אמצעי לחימה: צה"ל ממשיך להעמיק את הפגיעה בתעשיות הצבאיות של המשטר בטהרן

באמצעות 650 חימושים: חיל האוויר ביצע ביומיים האחרונים יותר מ-400 תקיפות לעבר תשתיות של משטר הטרור האיראני

חיל האוויר בהכוונת אמ"ן השלים במהלך הלילה גל תקיפות… pic.twitter.com/0uaUxpluYy

— צבא ההגנה לישראל (@idfonline) April 1, 2026

The Ministry of Defense had established within the targeted complex a missile production and development sites for missiles intended to be launched at aircraft and remotely piloted aircraft.

In parallel, the IDF struck air defense systems, launch sites, as well as production and storage facilities for ballistic missiles and missiles intended to target Israeli aircraft.

The completed strikes are part of the phase focused on deepening the damage to the core systems and foundations of the Iranian terror regime,” the statement said.

08:40

A residential building belonging to Kamal Kharrazi, an adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, was struck by an airstrike in Tehran on April 2, the press service of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) reports.

According to agencies, Kharrazi’s wife was killed in the bombing, while Kamal Kharrazi himself sustained severe injuries and was hospitalised.

April 1, 21:41

US aircraft have carried out more than 12,000 combat sorties against targets in Iran since the start of the military operation, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) reported.

According to aviation tracking resource Military Air Tracking Alliance (MATA), the US tactical air group in the Middle East currently includes more than 250 combat aircraft. 

The largest concentration is at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, hosting multiple squadrons of US fighter jets, including F-35A, F-15E, F-16, as well as a squadron of A-10 attack aircraft. Additional US combat aircraft are stationed at Ovda Air Base in Israel and Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, as well as aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, which is conducting operations in the Arabian Sea.

In addition, 23 US heavy bombers are deployed in the United Kingdom, including 15 B-1B Lancer aircraft and eight B-52H Stratofortress bombers.

These strategic bombers conduct daily strikes on targets in Iran. Each aircraft can carry up to 24 900-kg JDAM precision-guided bombs with a range of up to 20 km or 12 JASSM cruise missiles with an approximate range of 300 km. 

These munitions are used to strike high-value and heavily protected targets in Iran, including facilities for the deployment, storage, and production of ballistic missiles.

20:26

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to supporting armed groups opposing the United States and Israel, in a statement posted on the social media platform X.

In the post, Khamenei described this policy as a continuation of the path set by Imam Khomeini and the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, emphasising that backing what he called the “Resistance” against the “Zionist‑US enemy” remains a central element of Iran’s foreign policy.

I emphatically declare that the consistent policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, following on the path of Imam Khomeini and the martyred Leader, is to continue supporting the Resistance against the Zionist-US enemy.

— Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei (@MKhamenei_ir) April 1, 2026

18:01

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that thirty seven people were killed in a naval strike on a covert site in the United Arab Emirates.

The IRGC said on its Telegram channel that the attack, carried out on April 1, targeted what it called a hidden gathering place of U.S. officers. It claimed that 37 people were killed and that many others were wounded and transported to hospitals in nearby cities.

17:55

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had carried out strikes against key US and Israeli targets in the Persian Gulf, including an Israeli-linked oil tanker.

In a statement, the IRGC said that its naval forces used a combination of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones in the operation. It claimed that the Israeli tanker Aqua One had been hit and set on fire, with a blaze ongoing aboard the vessel.

The statement further asserted that two U.S. early warning radar systems had been destroyed and that unspecified “hidden bases” belonging to opposing forces were also targeted.

According to the IRGC, several officers were hospitalised as a result of the strikes.

16:36

Rockets launched by Hezbollah struck the Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona, Tasnim news agency reports, sharing video footage of the incident.

15:36

Iran’s military has said that since early morning on April 1, it had carried out coordinated attacks against multiple targets, including Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) and refuelling aircraft stationed at Ben Gurion Airport.

The statement also said radar installations used for detecting and tracking missiles and combat drones were struck, Sabereen News reports. 

Iranian officials added that electronic warfare facilities designed to counter drones, located in the United Arab Emirates, were also targeted as part of the operation.

According to the statement, the strikes were conducted using advanced “Arash-2” drones, which Iran says have a range of up to 2,000 kilometres. 

15:27

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced the launch of the 89th wave of strikes under its “True Promise-4” operation, claiming a large-scale coordinated assault on US and Israeli targets across West Asia.

The strikes involved more than 100 heavy missiles, combat drones, and around 200 rocket projectiles targeting US and Israeli positions, Sabereen News reports. 

In its statement, the IRGC said the operation was carried out in coordination with allied forces in the region and was dedicated to fighters it described as “martyrs of the resistance” in Yemen.

The IRGC stated that the operations, which it said were carried out in coordination with allied “resistance” groups, focused on Israeli locations including Eilat, Tel Aviv, and Bnei Brak, with the aim of hitting military facilities and concentrations of Israeli forces.

The IRGC also claimed that US-linked targets were hit, including shelters in Bahrain and a group of American helicopters at a regional base. It alleged that 80 people were killed in the attack on shelters in Bahrain and that one helicopter was destroyed while others sustained significant damage. 

The group further asserted that the attacks had wider effects, including disruptions in Israeli-held areas ahead of an upcoming Jewish holiday, as well as broader impacts such as strains on services and rising economic pressure. 

15:09

The Israeli military says its air force has carried out more than 2,000 aerial refueling operations in support of missions targeting sites in Iran.

In a statement, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the activity has taken place since the start “Operation Roaring Lion.” According to the statement, hundreds of Israeli combat aircraft have been operating over Iranian territory.

The IDF said aerial refueling has been a key element of the campaign, allowing aircraft to remain in the air for extended periods. It added that tanker aircraft have supported ongoing operations by enabling sustained flight and repeated sorties.

15:07

A drone strike targeted an oil field in the Chamanke area of northern Iraq’s Dohuk province, sparking a fire at the site.

The facility, which is operated by an American company, was hit in the attack, though further details about damage or casualties have not yet been confirmed, Fars reports. 

14:57

The US forces have flown over 12,000 combat flights until now directly supporting Operation Epic Fury, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said. 

“U.S. Navy fighter jets prepare for a combat flight during Operation Epic Fury," CENTCOM wrote on X. 

U.S. Navy fighter jets prepare for a combat flight during Operation Epic Fury. To date, U.S. forces have flown over 12,000 combat flights directly supporting Operation Epic Fury. pic.twitter.com/QKmUN2I8Ny

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 1, 2026

14:26

The Israeli Navy carried out a strike in Beirut on March 31, which killed Hajj Yusuf Ismail Hashem, who served as the commander of Hezbollah’s Southern Front, according to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

The IDF described the Southern Front as a unit within Hezbollah responsible for operations against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. 

"Hashem, a senior commander with over 40 years of experience and a central figure in the terrorist organization, began the role of Southern Front commander following the elimination of Ali Karaki, alongside Hassan Nasrallah, during Operation Northern Arrows. Over the years, he was responsible for the 'Nasser', 'Aziz', and 'Badr' units—units responsible for combat against IDF soldiers in southern Lebanon and launching rockets toward the State of Israel. For years, and particularly in recent times, Hashem led and advanced thousands of terror attack plans against Israeli civilians and IDF soldiers," the statement said. 

The statement characterised his elimination as a significant setback for Hezbollah’s operational capabilities in southern Lebanon.

14:06

A building has partially collapsed in Tel Aviv with concerns that people may be trapped beneath the rubble, according to a report by Intelli News.

12:31

Hezbollah said it had carried out a series of coordinated military operations against Israeli targets using rockets and attack drones on April 1.

The group stated that at around 06:20 local time in Beirut, its fighters targeted the Amiad base north of Lake Kinneret with a squadron of attack drones. It added that at approximately 06:50, rockets were fired at the town of Kiryat Shmona, Shafaq News reports. 

Hezbollah further said that at about 08:15 local time, it launched a drone strike on the Jebel al-Rayan base, which it described as linked to the Miron base used for surveillance and control of air operations in northern Israel. According to the group, Kiryat Shmona was targeted again at around 09:30 with a second round of rocket fire as part of the same series of attacks.

12:03

Bahrain's Civil Defence is extinguishing a fire in a facility of a company as a result of Iranian strikes, the country's Interior Ministry said on X. 

Relevant authorities are taking the necessary measures at the site.

Civil Defence is extinguishing a fire in a facility of a company as a result of the Iranian aggression. Relevant authorities are taking their measures at the site.

— Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) April 1, 2026

11:45

An attack has been reported in Erbil targeting the British company Castrol, according to Sabereen News.

Details of the incident are still being clarified.

Castrol is a manufacturer of lubricants owned by the BP Group. Its headquarters are in Pangbourne, Berkshire, United Kingdom.

11:40

Qatar Energy confirmed that this morning an oil tanker, Aqua 1, was hit by a missile in Qatar’s “northern territorial waters,” the company reported on X.

QatarEnergy statement on a missile attack on a fuel oil tanker

QatarEnergy confirms that the Aqua 1, a fuel oil tanker on charter to QatarEnergy, has been the subject of a missile attack in the northern territorial waters of the State of Qatar in the early morning hours of…

— QatarEnergy (@qatarenergy) April 1, 2026

No crew members were injured, and the incident did not cause any environmental impact.

11:20

Qatar was attacked with three cruise missiles launched from Iranian territory, the Qatari Ministry of Defence reported on X.

تعلن وزارة الدفاع القطرية عن تعرض دولة قطر لاستهداف بعدد (3) صواريخ كروز من ايران، اليوم الأربعاء، ونجحت قواتنا المسلحة "بفضل من الله" بالتصدي لصاروخين، فيما أصاب الصاروخ الثالث ناقلة نفط مؤجرة لقطر للطاقة في المياة الاقتصادية لدولة قطر، وتم اتخاذ الاجراءات والتنسيق مع الجهات… pic.twitter.com/mzwRAlXe0c

— وزارة الدفاع - دولة قطر (@MOD_Qatar) April 1, 2026

“Our armed forces, by the grace of God, successfully intercepted two of the cruise missiles, while the third missile struck an oil tanker leased to Qatar Energy in Qatar's territorial waters. Procedures were implemented, and coordination was established with relevant authorities to evacuate the tanker, which had 21 crew members on board, without any human casualties,” the statement said.

11:09

An attack has been reported on the U.S. Victoria Base in Baghdad.

A video of the incident was released by the Iranian agency ISNA.

No further details are provided, and it is unclear who carried out the strike.

11:05

An Iranian drone struck a truck transporting weapons intended for terrorist groups in northern Iraq.

According to ISNA, the strike targeted Kurdish forces involved in transporting the arms and helped prevent the further spread of weapons in the region.

11:00

Units of the 8th Reserve Brigade of the IDF, under the command of the 91st Division, have launched a targeted ground operation to expand the security zone and protect residents of the northern districts, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) press office.

“During the operation, forces eliminated dozens of Hezbollah militants and destroyed dozens of terrorist infrastructure sites, including military buildings, observation posts, and weapons depots, which the militants used to plan and carry out terrorist operations against IDF forces and the State of Israel,” the statement said.

10:51

An explosive drone hit the diplomatic support centre near Baghdad International Airport on Wednesday, detonating inside the facility, a security source told Shafaq News.

The strike caused no reported casualties.

10:47

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 army's press service has reported.

10:43

The Yemeni Armed Forces have carried out a third military operation against Israel, the Yemeni Armed Forces representative, Brigadier General Yahya Saree, said, according to Clash Report.

“The Yemeni Armed Forces, with Allah's help and reliance upon Allah, carried out the third military operation in the Holy Jihad Battle, targeting sensitive Israeli enemy targets in southern occupied Palestine with a barrage of ballistic missiles.

This operation was conducted jointly with our mujahideen brothers in Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon, and, by Allah's grace, successfully achieved its objectives,” Saree stated.

10:03

The Israel Defense Forces recently detected missiles launched from Iran toward Israel. Air defence systems are actively working to intercept the threat, the IDF press service has reported.

10:01

Lebanon’s Health Ministry said in a preliminary count early Wednesday 21 people were also wounded in the strike in Jnah, the Associated Press reports.

The strike came without warning, and Israel did not declare the target. When it does, it often says it is targeting operatives from the Hezbollah militant group.

Emergency workers rushed to the scene to search for victims.

09:47

A person has been killed by falling debris after a drone interception in the United Arab Emirates, local authorities have said.

According to Sky News, the victim, a Bangladeshi national, was struck by the debris at a farm in the Fujairah region after the successful interception, the regional media office said in a statement.

09:44

The Lebanese armed group Hezbollah shelled an Israeli military company east of Haifa, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has reported in an official Telegram channel. 

According to the statement, the group “launched missiles at the military-industrial company ‘Yudifat’ located east of the occupied city of Haifa.”

09:29

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 army’s press service has reported.

09:23

Israeli army targeted a research and manufacturing facility that “systematically supplied chemical substances to the Iranian terrorist regime,” the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Telegram.

“The factory, owned by the Tofiq Daru Company, served as a principal supplier of fentanyl to the SPND organisation. The SPND organisation is responsible for the development of chemical weapons for the Iranian terror regime.

The factory, which presented itself as a civilian company, in practice transferred to the Iranian terror regime chemical substances, including fentanyl, that were used for research and development of chemical weapons.

Fentanyl is an anesthetic that, in high doses, is considered a highly lethal substance. The Tofiq Daru Company knowingly and systematically supplied this deadly substance to the SPND organisation, which used it to conduct research and development of chemical weapons.

The strike on the Tofiq Daru Company impaired the Iranian terror regime's chemical weapons production capabilities,” the statement added.

09:09

On April 1, the Kuwait Directorate General of Civil Aviation reported that fuel storage facilities at Kuwait International Airport were attacked by Iranian drones, causing a “large-scale fire.”

According to the Kuwait News Agency, the attack caused “significant damage” to fuel tanks, but no casualties were reported.

The Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) announced on Wednesday that Kuwait International Airport's fuel depots were targeted by an Iranian drone attack, causing a massive blaze at the scene. PACA's Official Spokesperson stated that the assault, carried out by Iran and its… pic.twitter.com/XPeBFXiN1G

— Kuwait News Agency - English Feed (@kuna_en) April 1, 2026

Meanwhile, the Bahrain Ministry of Interior stated that it is working to extinguish a fire at a company site following an Iranian drone attack.

08:59

A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Persian Gulf off the coast of Qatar, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced.

“UKMTO has received a report of an incident 17NM north of Ras Laffan, Qatar. The Company Security Officer reported the tanker has been hit by unknown projectile on the port side causing damage to the hull above water line. The crew are reported as safe. There is no environmental impact,” the statement said.

08:59

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported that rockets were recently detected and launched from Iran toward Israeli territory. 

Air defence systems are currently operating to intercept the threat.

08:47

The United States carried out an airstrike on the site of its former embassy in Tehran, Mehr news agency reports.

According to local sources, damage was caused not only to the former US diplomatic mission but also to nearby commercial buildings. No casualties have been reported so far.

08:38

As part of a large-scale military operation against Iran known as “Roaring Lion,” the Israeli Air Force carried out more than 800 combat sorties, using around 16,000 munitions, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) press service announced.

“Over the past month, more than 2,000 military personnel, including senior commanders of the Iranian regime, have been eliminated. More than 5,000 targets have been destroyed.

Alongside strikes on Iran, Israel is conducting a multifront operation. Approximately 7,000 targets have been destroyed across all fronts,” the statement said.

00:35

The USS George H.W. Bush, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, has set sail for the Middle East alongside its accompanying warships, joining the USS Abraham Lincoln and the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike groups already present in the region, according to US officials. 

This movement could result in the United States maintaining as many as three aircraft carriers in the area for an extended period, although the Navy has declined to provide details regarding future operational plans, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports.

The Bush departed from Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia on March 31, as confirmed in an official Navy release, and its journey to the Middle East is expected to take several weeks. Meanwhile, the Lincoln continues its operations in the Arabian Sea, while the Ford remains docked in Croatia, undergoing maintenance, according to two officials familiar with the situation.

This deployment comes amid President Donald Trump’s consideration of additional military measures involving Iran, alongside a broader increase in US military presence in the region. Over the weekend, a Marine expeditionary unit, transported by amphibious warships, also entered Middle Eastern waters, further reinforcing US forces on the ground.

21:58

The office of the World Health Organisation in Tehran was damaged during recent strikes on the city, with the blast wave shattering window glass. No staff members were injured.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus confirmed the incident.

“Over the past two nights, strikes have hit the vicinity of the WHO office in the Iranian capital, Tehran, causing windows to be shattered,” he wrote on X. “Fortunately, all WHO staff in Iran are safe, and no one was injured.”

Ghebreyesus stressed that such attacks are “unacceptable and must be prevented at all costs,” noting that the locations of WHO premises and other United Nations facilities are well known.

18:45

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)  has issued a warning that it may target assets linked to major U.S. technology companies in the region. 

In a statement released by its press office, the IRGC said that the US firms operating in the information and communications technology (ICT) and artificial intelligence sectors play a significant role in the identification and tracking of targets for what it characterised as "terrorist operations."

It added that, in response to such actions, institutions involved in these activities would henceforth be regarded as legitimate targets.

The statement included a list of 18 companies that the IRGC claims are connected to these efforts. Among those named are Cisco, HP, Intel, Oracle, Microsoft, Apple, Google, Meta, IBM, Nvidia, JPMorgan, Tesla, General Electric, and Boeing.

17:57

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that the country's armed forces will "severely punish" Israel for strikes on pharmaceutical companies. 

"The war criminals in Israel are now openly and unashamedly bombing pharmaceutical companies. Their intentions are clear. What they've gotten wrong is that they're not dealing with defenseless Palestinian civilians. Our Powerful Armed Forces will severely punish aggressors," he wrote on X. 

17:40

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a cabinet meeting on March 31 that his country is systematically damaging Iran's national infrastructure, The Jerusalem Post reports.

"We have damaged 70% of their steel production capacity," Netanyahu said, stressing, "With a few dozen weapons, we have reduced their GDP by 2-3%. This is damage worth billions of dollars. The damage to their energy capabilities frightens them greatly and undermines the regime."

He also commented on the Strait of Hormuz tensions, noting that the US can “handle this by force. They can be bypassed by diverting the energy pipelines from Iran to Israel via Saudi Arabia."

Netanyahu added that "the Iran of today is not the Iran of 30 days ago. There is no comparison," and emphasised that the situation that has arisen constitutes "a rare opportunity for a broad regional alliance with Arab and neighbouring countries."

16:01

On March 31, 2026, the United Arab Emirates’ air defence systems intercepted 8 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles, and 36 drones launched from Iran, the UAE Ministry of Defence has reported on X.

UAE air defences engaged 8 Ballistic missiles and 4 Cruise missiles and 36 UAV's.

The UAE air defences on 31th March 2026 engaged 8 Ballistic missiles, 4 Cruise missiles and 36 UAV's launched from Iran.

Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have… pic.twitter.com/kSolj166Kq

— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) March 31, 2026

“Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 433 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles and 1,977 UAVs.

The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members of the armed forces while performing their national duty, in addition to the martyrdom of a Moroccan civilian contracted by the Armed Forces, as well as 8 fatalities of Pakistani, Nepali, Bangladeshi, Palestinian and Indian nationalities.

A total of 188 people were also injured, with injuries ranging from minor to moderate and severe. The injured included nationals of the UAE, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Philippines, Pakistan, Iran, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Azerbaijan, Yemen, Uganda, Eritrea, Lebanon, Afghanistan, Bahrain, Comoros, Türkiye, Iraq, Nepal, Nigeria, Oman, Jordan, Palestine, Ghana, Indonesia, Sweden and Tunisia.

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 said.

15:52

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stated that parts of an Iranian cluster missile fell about 30 meters from the Ukrainian embassy in Israel early this morning.

He added that visitors were inside the embassy at the time, but no one was injured.

15:45

The Israeli army has begun to strike Hezbollah terrorist infrastructure in Beirut, Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) announced on Telegram.

15:15

At least 4,770 members of Iran’s security forces have been killed since the start of the war as a result of strikes carried out by the United States and Israel, according to a report by Iran International.

The casualties include personnel from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Basij forces, and police units.

Sources also report that an additional 20,880 individuals have sustained injuries of varying severity.

15:01

Dubai Media Office announced in a post on X that four people were injured when debris from an intercepted missile fell onto residential buildings in the southern part of the country.

Authorities confirm that they are responding to an incident caused by debris from a successful interception that fell on residential houses in southern Dubai, resulting in property damage and minor injuries to four Asian nationals.

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 31, 2026

“Authorities confirm that they are responding to an incident caused by debris from a successful interception that fell on residential houses in southern Dubai, resulting in property damage and minor injuries to four Asian nationals,” the post read.

14:40

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said that Israeli airstrikes targeted several military sites in Tehran overnight, aimed at Iranian military infrastructure.

According to the IDF, the strikes focused on a facility used for ballistic missile warhead production, a research and development site for missile components, and a production and R&D site for components used in anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons.

The IDF also stated that airstrikes continued against firepower arrays in Tehran, including missile launch sites and surface-to-air missile positions.

14:22

A fire broke out at the Saba Battery factory in western Tehran in the early hours of March 30 after airstrikes hit the area, according to a video received by Iran International.

A fire broke out at the Saba Battery factory in western Tehran in the early hours of Monday after airstrikes hit the area, according to a video received by Iran International. pic.twitter.com/5VfAdE3NzF

— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) March 31, 2026

13:20

The Muwaffaq al-Salti airbase in Jordan has been hit by a missile, Iranian news agency Borna reports. 

13:10

Heavy airstrikes hit west Tehran's Vard Avard neighbourhood on March 31, with plumes of smoke seen rising from the area, according to videos received by Iran International. 

The explosions followed an Israeli military warning at 6 a.m. local time urging residents to remain indoors for 4 hours.

Heavy airstrikes hit west Tehran's Vard Avard neighborhood on Tuesday, with plumes of smoke seen rising from the area, according to videos received by Iran International.

The explosions followed an Israeli military warning at 6 a.m. urging residents to remain indoors for 4 hours pic.twitter.com/PBDWggiEWB

— Iran International English (@IranIntl_En) March 31, 2026

13:07

A joint operation by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy and Iranian intelligence services targeted and destroyed a covert U.S. military command post near the Al-Minhad base in the United Arab Emirates.

According to the Sabereen News agency, Iran said that precision missile strikes were used to hit the facility, which allegedly housed up to 200 U.S. officers and command personnel. The operation reportedly successfully neutralised the site.

13:03

Last night, two MQ-9 drones were shot down over Isfahan.

Footage of the incident was shared by the SNN news agency.

12:12

A short while ago, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel, the military said in a statement.

Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.

11:46 

A fragment hit a residential building in Bnei Brak, Israel. At the moment of impact, five infants were in the apartment, who miraculously were unharmed. Voice of Israel has shared the video of the attack. 

Reports say that nine people were lightly injured after the latest Iranian missile strike.

11:02

The Naval Forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps carried out a large-scale operation against “American–Israeli” targets in the Persian Gulf, Tasnim News Agency reports, citing the IRGC press service.

The operation was part of the 88th wave of the “True Promise-4” campaign, under the codename “Ya, Fatima al-Zahra.”

According to the press service, ballistic missiles were used to strike the Israeli-owned container ship Express Halfong.

Additionally, drones targeted a gathering of US Marines on the UAE coast, destroyed the US Fifth Fleet’s counter-drone system near Bahrain International Airport, and disabled two early-warning radars at the Jaber al-Ahmad base.

The IRGC stated that the Strait of Hormuz is fully under their naval control, and any enemy movement will be targeted. The operation is ongoing.

10:28

IDF: 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 army’s press service has reported.

10:16

The number of US and Israeli drones shot down by Iran’s air defence since the start of the conflict has risen to 146, according to the army’s press service.

“Early this morning, an MQ-9 drone of the American–Zionist aggressor was intercepted and successfully destroyed by the army’s air defence in the Isfahan area. With this, the total number of drones downed by the country’s air defence has reached 146,” the statement, cited by Tasnim News Agency, said.

10:07

Israel Defense Forces’ 36th Division continues to destroy terrorist infrastructure and uncover weapon caches in southern Lebanon.

According to the IDF spokesperson, “Units of the 7th Brigade and the Golani Brigade have been operating under the 36th Division’s command for several weeks in southern Lebanon.

Over the past 24 hours, dozens of terrorists attempting ambushes in southern Lebanon were neutralised. One terrorist was spotted with an RPG, preparing to fire at our forces; he was eliminated before he could shoot. Additionally, a Hezbollah operative monitoring IDF movements was captured and handed over for further investigation.

Forces destroyed storage facilities containing large weapon stockpiles, command posts, underground tunnels, and launch sites targeting Israel. Seized equipment included army vests, helmets, and loaded RPGs.

Artillery units in the region have fired over 700 shells at Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon in recent days.

The IDF will continue decisive operations against Hezbollah, which has joined the fighting under the cover of the Iranian regime, and will prevent any threats to Israeli civilians,” the statement added.

09:42

United States Central Command released a photo of the amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli, which set sail on March 29 for the Indian Ocean, heading toward the Middle East, the Command stated in a post on X.

USS Tripoli (LHA 7) sails in the Indian Ocean, March 29. The amphibious assault ship is named after the Battle of Derna, which took place during the First Barbary War in 1805. pic.twitter.com/9JAoP1K1bP

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 31, 2026

09:35

Saudi Arabia intercepted eight ballistic missiles launched toward the Riyadh area, the country’s defence ministry said on X.

المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير صاروخ باليستي أُطلق باتجاه المنطقة الشرقية. pic.twitter.com/DM6M7Vhaa6

— وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) March 30, 2026

In addition, over the past few hours, ten drones posing a threat to the capital’s security were destroyed.

المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير 10 مسيّرات خلال الساعات الماضية. pic.twitter.com/P7tC0z6G01

— وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) March 31, 2026

09:05

Overnight (March 31), reports emerged of powerful explosions in Isfahan.

According to sources, including The Wall Street Journal and Al Jazeera, the primary target was a major ammunition depot.

08:59

This morning, the Israeli Air Force carried out a strike in Shiraz.

A corresponding photo was published by the Israeli media outlet Intelli News.

08:46

Thousands of troops from the elite 82nd Airborne Division have begun arriving in the Middle East, Reuters reports, citing sources.

According to the publication’s sources, the deployed units include the division’s headquarters, logistics elements, and a brigade combat team. Earlier, thousands of sailors and Marines had already been sent to the region.

Sources told Al Jazeera that the paratroopers will continue to arrive over the course of the week. In total, 3,000 personnel from the division are expected to be stationed in the region.

Reuters sources noted that a decision to deploy troops on Iranian territory has not yet been made. Among the options under discussion are the seizure of Kharg Island — through which 90% of Iran’s oil exports pass — as well as ensuring the security of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. However, according to sources cited by The Wall Street Journal, US President Donald Trump is prepared to conclude the operation against Iran, leaving the Strait closed to navigation.

08:33

“U.S. forces continue to eliminate the Iranian regime's ability to project power in meaningful ways outside of Iran's borders,” the United States Central Command stated in a post on X.

U.S. forces continue to eliminate the Iranian regime's ability to project power in meaningful ways outside of Iran's borders. pic.twitter.com/R2T0F9JOrY

— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) March 30, 2026