US-Israel-Iran War Highlights: Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel and Kuwait early Sunday, a day after President Donald Trump said the Islamic republic had 48 hours to cut a deal or face "all Hell". Kuwait Army on Sunday said its air defences were working to intercept missiles and drones fired towards the Gulf nation's territory.
"Kuwaiti Air Defenses are currently responding to hostile missile and drone threats," the Kuwaiti army posted on X, adding that any explosions heard were air defence interceptions. The army urged the public to adhere to safety and security instructions issued by authorities.
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US F-15 Pilot Rescue Iran War News trump Almost Did Not Rescue Its F-15 Airman Thinking It Was An Iranian Trap
Navy SEAL Team 6 special operations troops went into the mountains of Iran on Saturday night to rescue the missing US F-15 airman. But before that, the mission came close to never launching at all.
US President Donald Trump told Axios that when a radio message came through from the stranded weapons systems officer of the downed F-15E, US officials initially suspected it was an Iranian deception designed to lure American forces into a trap.
3-Word Message That F-15 Airman Sent To US After Iran Downed Plane
When the missing US airman finally made contact from somewhere in the mountains of southwestern Iran, the message he sent was so short and so unexpected that it made Washington suspicious of a possible Iranian trap.
Trump told Axios that the weapons systems officer sent a short, unusual message over his radio after ejecting from his F-15E Strike Eagle. "He said: 'Power be to God,'" Trump said.
"What he said on the radio sounded like something a Muslim would say," Trump told Axios, adding that people who knew the officer later explained he was a religious person, and that it made sense for him to say that.
US Should 'Abandon Language Of Ultimatums': Russia
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Sunday said Washington should abandon "the language of ultimatums" and return to negotiations, in a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart, his office said.
Lavrov's comments came after US President Donald Trump threatened in an expletive-laden post Sunday to strike Iran's power plants and bridges if it did not reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz.
"The Russian side expressed hope that the efforts undertaken by a number of states to de-escalate tensions around Iran will be successful," said a Moscow read-out of Lavrov's conversation with Iran's Abbas Araghchi.
That, it added, "would be facilitated by the United States abandoning the language of ultimatums and returning the situation to a negotiating track".
Lavrov and Araghchi also called on Washington to halt "illegal attacks on civilian infrastructure", such as the Bushehr nuclear power plant, where Russian staff have been working as technicians.
Moscow on Saturday started evacuating its 198 workers there shortly after a US-Israeli projectile hit near the facility, Russian state media reported.
After Donald Trump Crazy Bastards Post, Iran Sends Remember This Message Operation Eagle Claw
US President Donald Trump's threat in an expletive-laden post today to strike Iran's power plants and bridges, if it does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, was met with acerbic ridicule by the Islamic nation's embassies across the world.
"Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the Fuckin' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah," Trump said on the microblogging platform owned by him.
Soon after, Iran said it had "foiled" the operation, and distributed images appearing to show the wreckage of several aircraft, but did not deny that US forces had extracted their pilot.
It reminded the US of Operation Eagle Claw, a mission led by American special forces to rescue US personnel in Iran that ended in complete failure.
US Airman vs Wild: How He Survived 48 Hours In Iran Before Daring Rescue
Every US military personnel undergoes a course designed to prepare them for the worst possible scenario: being shot down, alone, and hunted in enemy territory. On Friday, one airman found himself in that exact situation.
On April 3, an F-15E Strike Eagle, a twin-engine, two-seat interdiction fighter jet, was downed over southwestern Iran. The pilot on board the aircraft was recovered shortly after the jet was hit, but the search for the weapons systems officer stretched across two full days. Iran even announced a $60,000 bounty for information leading to his capture and urged civilians to participate in the search operation.
The missing crew member, a colonel, was rescued on Sunday in what Trump called the most daring search and rescue operation in US history, one that will someday make for an amazing Hollywood thriller. But how the weapons systems officer survived almost 48 hours alone in enemy territory, while being hunted, is nothing short of a blockbuster in itself.
Inside The "Most Daring" Rescue Op In US History: What We Know, And Don't
For nearly 48 hours, US and Iranian forces were hunting the same man in the mountains of Iran. One wanted to bring him home. The other wanted to capture him. On Sunday, the US airman was finally rescued. Here is what we know about the operation that retrieved him and what we don't.
Trump's 'Tuesday Warning' Fpr Iran Over Strait Of Hormuz
Iran Israel War, US Airman, F-15 Jet Crew: Iran Says US Airman Rescue Op "Foiled" Hours After Trump's "We Got Him" Post
Iran's military said on Sunday that the US operation to rescue an airman from a downed American fighter jet had been "completely foiled", without suggesting he had been captured.
US Used Abandoned Airport In Southern Isfahan To Rescue F-15 Crew: Iran
Iran's military said on Sunday that the US operation to rescue a missing airman from a downed American fighter jet used an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan province.
"The so-called US military rescue operation, planned as a deception and escape mission at an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan under the pretext of recovering the pilot of a downed aircraft, was completely foiled," said Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the military's central command, Khatam Al-Anbiya.
He added that "two C-130 military transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters were destroyed" during the operation.
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: India-Flagged Tanker Green Asha Crosses Strait Of Hormuz
An India-flagged vessel, Green Asha, has safely crossed the Strait of Hormuz, marking the ninth Indian tanker to transit the crucial maritime corridor since the onset of the ongoing West Asia conflict.
According to information available on Marine Traffic, Green Asha is a LPG tanker, currently located in the Persian Gulf.
US Iran War Live | Iran Internet Blackout Is Longest Nationwide Shutdown On Record: NetBlocks
Iran's internet blackout, first imposed well over a month ago, is now the longest nationwide shutdown on record, according to the monitor NetBlocks.
"Iran's internet blackout is now the longest nation-scale internet shutdown on record in any country, exceeding all other comparable incidents in severity having entered its 37th consecutive day after 864 hours," NetBlocks said in a tweet.
In another tweet, the monitor noted some countries had experienced intermittent or regional-level shutdowns over longer periods, while North Korea had never been connected to the global internet at all.
Iran Says Several "Flying Objects" Hit, 5 Killed During US Pilot Rescue Op
At least five people were killed, and several "flying objects" were destroyed, including a transport plane, during the US operation to rescue the downed fighter jet crew member, the Iran's Revolutionary Guards said, reported Iranian media.
According to the spokesperson of Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, the unified command of the Iranian armed forces, the downed aircraft included a C-130 military transport plane in the south of Isfahan, and two Black Hawk helicopters. The Iranian army also reportedly downed an Israeli drone.
US Iran War Live: Iran Drone Sparks Fire At Storage Tank Of Bahrain Energy Firm
An Iranian drone attack on Sunday sparked a fire at a storage tank belonging to Bahrain's state energy firm that was later extinguished, the company said in a statement.
"Bapco 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 company said, without specifying the location of the blaze.
"The fire has been fully extinguished, and the situation is under control. Damages are currently being assessed and evaluated. No injuries have been reported," it added.
Opinion: From Colombo To Dhaka And Male, Pumps Are Running Dry And New Delhi Is Answering
As the war in the Middle East grinds on, energy markets are convulsing, shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz remain choked, and the collateral damage is falling hardest on the smaller, import-dependent countries that didn't start the conflict and have no leverage to end it.
Bangladesh. Sri Lanka. The Maldives. All three have reached out to New Delhi. When a nation's power plants go dark, when fishing boats cannot leave harbour, when hospitals run low on diesel for their generators - that crisis is immediate. A road project taking a decade to complete is an abstraction. A tanker arriving in port at dawn is a fact.
Iran War Starts Pinching US As Gas Prices, Transport Costs Surge
The war against Iran has started to impact Americans, with Amazon announcing a fuel surcharge for its e-commerce deliveries and some airlines hiking fees for checked-in baggage to offset higher fuel costs.
The average price of petrol in the US has increased to $4.09 a gallon on Friday, up more than one dollar from just before the war and the highest level since August 2022.
The cost of diesel has risen sharply from USD 3.64 per gallon a year ago to USD 5.53 per gallon on Friday, according to data maintained by the American Automobile Association (AAA). Diesel is widely used in farming, construction and transportation, besides other industries.
E-commerce giant Amazon also said that, beginning April 17, it plans to add a 3.5 per cent fuel surcharge on third-party sellers.
(PTI)
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Hezbollah Claims It Targeted Israeli Warship With Cruise Missile
Hezbollah on Sunday said it had targeted an Israeli warship with a cruise missile off the Lebanese coast, the first such claim by the group since the start of the Middle East war.
In a statement, the Iran-backed group said it targeted the vessel 68 nautical miles off the Lebanese coast, claiming the warship was "preparing to launch attacks on Lebanese territory".
The Israeli military told AFP when contacted: "We are not aware of it."
(AFP)
US Iran War Live | 5 killed In Iran In Strikes During US Pilot Rescue: Report
Strikes killed five people overnight in Iran's southwest during the rescue of a missing US crewmember of a downed American fighter jet, Iranian media reported Sunday.
"Five people were martyred in last night's attack on the Kouh-e Siah area" in southwestern Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, the Tasnim news agency cited provincial official Iraj Kazemijou as saying.
He said the killings took place while the US was trying to find "the pilot or pilots" of the downed fighter jet.
(AFP)
Fire Breaks Out At Abu Dhabi Petrochemical Plant After Attack Intercepted: Authorities
Authorities in Abu Dhabi said they were battling fires at a petrochemical facility on Sunday caused by falling debris as Iran pressed an aerial campaign against its Gulf neighbours.
"Authorities are responding to multiple fires in Borouge petrochemicals plant, caused by falling debris following successful interceptions by air defence systems," the Gulf emirate's media office said.
"Operations at the facility have been immediately suspended while damage is assessed. No injuries have been reported," it added after the United Arab Emirates' defence ministry earlier said it was responding to missile and drone attacks.
(AFP)
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"God bless our troops and god bless the United States of America," the White House tweeted after US President Donald Trump announced that the missing F-15 crewman haf been rescued.
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS AND GOD BLESS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. pic.twitter.com/Dq3U5s1wrx
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 5, 2026
"Proud Of Our Troops": White House Press Secretary On US Rescuing Missing Airman
Proud of our troops. Proud of our President. Proud to be an American. 🇺🇸
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) April 5, 2026
US Iran War Live: How US Rescued F15 Jet Crew From Iran
The F-15 pilot and weapons systems officer both made contact via their comms systems after ejecting on Friday, Axios reported, quoting two sources.
"The pilot was rescued several hours after the plane was shot down. During that rescue operation, Iran struck a US Black Hawk helicopter, wounding crew members, but it was able to fly on. It took more than a day to locate and rescue the weapons system officer," Axios reported.
Prior to locating the weapons system officer, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) launched a deception campaign by spreading word inside Iran that US forces had already found him and were attempting a ground exfiltration, a senior administration official told Axios.
The CIA used "unique capabilities" to search for him while the airman traversed mountainous terrain, and evaded locals. The CIA shared the precise location with the White House, the US military, and the Pentagon following which an immediate rescue operation was launched. A special forces team inserted nearby on Saturday night. A-10 Warthog attack jets provided close air cover while Black Hawk choppers raced in under heavy enemy fire.
US-Iran War Live | Hundreds Of Special Forces, Dozens Of Planes: How US Rescued Pilot From Iran
"We got him", US President Donald Trump said on Sunday as he announced the rescue of missing F-15 fighter jet crew member following "daring" search and rescue operation. This, according to Trump, has been possible, after the military sent dozens of aircraft, armed with the "most lethal weapons in the world."
Hundreds of special operations troops were involved in this rescue, Al Jazeera reported, quoting official sources. The troops went into Iranian territory and rescued that airman, who was flown out of the country and is now safe.
The dramatic operation started in darkness but it ended in daylight, Al Jazeera further reported, mentioning that the operation "didn't go entirely as planned." A firefight reportedly broke out, and it was in the middle of that the US military was able to rescue the airman.
US Iran War Live: When Iran Shot Down US F-15 Fighter Jet
Iran shot down the US F-15E Strike Eagle on Friday - which carried a pilot and a weapons system officer. While one of them was rescued immediately, another was missing. According to an Iranian media outlet, the fighter jet was targeted over central Iran and may have gone down in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province.
US President Donald Trump LIVE Updates | Missing US Jet Crew Found, Rescue Op On In Iran Amid "Heavy Firefight"
The US fighter jet pilot who was missing for two days after Iran shot down the warplane has been rescued in one of the most "daring operations" in the history of the United States, President Donald Trump said.
According to Trump, the pilot has sustained injuries but "will be fine".
"WE GOT HIM! My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of our incredible Crew Member Officers, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I am thrilled to let you know is now SAFE and SOUND!" Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social.
"We Got Him": Trump Confirms US Has Rescued Missing Jet Pilot In Iran
US-Israel-Iran War LIVE: Massive Fire At Bapco Oil Refinery In Bahrain
Massive fire erupted at the Bapco oil refinery in Bahrain after it was hit by missiles and explosive drones, as per reports.
Iran Warns Of 'Big Surprise' For US, Israel
#BREAKING | We have a big surprise for America and the regime, says Iran
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 5, 2026
NDTV World's @DishhaBagchi joins @reetksahni with latest details#IranWar pic.twitter.com/yTIQv8MyLo
UAE Air Defences Engaging With Missiles, Drones
The United Arab Emirates Air Defences system are actively engaging with missiles and UAV threats, the Ministry of Defence said, asserting that the sounds heard across the country are the result of ongoing engaging operations of missiles and UAV's.
تتعامل حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية مع اعتداءات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة قادمة من ايران وتؤكد وزارة الدفاع أن الاصوات المسموعة في مناطق متفرقة من الدولة هي نتيجة تعامل منظومات الدفاعات الجوية الإماراتية للصواريخ الباليستية، والجوالة والطائرات المسيرة.
— وزارة الدفاع |MOD UAE (@modgovae) April 5, 2026
UAE Air Defences system… pic.twitter.com/RTdvMVtCnK
2 Days On, Pilot Of Downed US Jet Still Missing, Iran Deploys "Tribesmen, Popular Forces"
A frantic search continued for a missing pilot two days after Iran shot down a US warplane - a two-seat F-15E jet - with Tehran deploying "popular forces" and "tribesmen" alongside military forces in efforts to find the airman.
The US F-15E Strike Eagle, a $31.1 million aircraft (about Rs 289 crore), carried a pilot and weapons system officer. While one of them was rescued, it is unclear who is missing. Iran also shot down another plane, an A-10 Warthog fighter aircraft, which costs about $18.8 million (around Rs 174 crore), over Kuwait. The pilot, however, ejected.
Satellite Imagery Firm Planet Labs Withholds Middle East War Pics Over Trump's Request
US satellite imagery company Planet Labs said Saturday it will stop publishing high-resolution aerial pictures of the area involved in the Middle East war, following a request from President Donald Trump's government.
The United States and Israel have conducted joint strikes against Iran since late February, prompting the Islamic Republic to retaliate with daily missile barrages targeting Israel and several neighbouring countries across the region.
Planet said the US government had asked satellite imagery providers to implement an "indefinite withhold of imagery".
"Effective retroactively from March 9, 2026, Planet is moving to a managed access model, extending the publication delay for all new imagery within the designated AOI (area of interest), and releasing imagery on a case-by-case basis and for urgent, mission-critical requirements or in the public interest," the company said in a message to clients received by AFP.
Kuwait Power, Water Desalination Plants Attacked
Two Kuwaiti power and water desalination plants were damaged by a drone attack from Iran, the electricity and water ministry said Sunday.
The attack resulted in "significant material damage and the shutdown of two electricity generating units", the ministry said in a post on X, adding there were no deaths or injuries.
"Unbalanced, Stupid": Iran On Trump's 48-Hour Ultimatum For Peace Deal
Iran on Saturday brushed aside US President Donald Trump's threat to destroy Tehran's vital infrastructure if a peace deal is not reached within 48 hours, calling the ultimatum "a helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action".
Echoing Trump's language, General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi, in a statement from the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, warned that "the gates of hell will open for you".
Top Aides Advise Trump Blasting Iran’s Infrastructure Is Fair Game: Report
Top aides have privately made the case to President Trump in recent days that Iran's power-generating facilities and bridges are legitimate military targets because destroying them could cripple the country's missile and nuclear programs, officials say, as per the Wall Street Journal report.
Among those who have briefed the president on the legal rationale to hit civilian targets is Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who advised Trump that roadways could be struck because Iran's military could use them to move missiles and materials for making drones. A White House official added that electric plants are legitimate military targets because destroying them could foment civil unrest, complicating Tehran's path to a nuclear device.
"Iran's Position Being Misrepresented By US Media": Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi On Mediation Effort By Pak
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in a post on X also said Tehran had "never refused to go to Islamabad" but was seeking a "conclusive and lasting" end to the conflict. "We are deeply grateful to Pakistan for its efforts and have never refused to go to Islamabad," Araghchi wrote.
He said "What we care about are the terms of a conclusive and lasting end to the illegal war that is imposed on us."
Iran's position is being misrepresented by U.S. media.
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) April 4, 2026
We are deeply grateful to Pakistan for its efforts and have never refused to go to Islamabad. What we care about are the terms of a conclusive and lasting END to the illegal war that is imposed on us.
پاکستان زنده باد pic.twitter.com/AUjBQxOFyA
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar welcomed Araghchi's remarks, saying he appreciated the clarification.
"Responding To Hostile Missile And Drone Threats": Kuwait Army
Kuwait Army on Sunday said its air defences were working to intercept missiles and drones fired towards the Gulf nation's territory.
"Kuwaiti Air Defenses are currently responding to hostile missile and drone threats," the Kuwaiti army posted on X, adding that any explosions heard were air defence interceptions.
The army urged the public to adhere to safety and security instructions issued by authorities.
تتصدى حالياً الدفاعات الجوية الكويتية لهجمات صاروخية وطائرات مسيرة معادية.
— KUWAIT ARMY - الجيش الكويتي (@KuwaitArmyGHQ) April 4, 2026
تنوه رئاسة الأركان العامة للجيش أن أصوات الانفجارات إن سمعت فهي نتيجة اعتراض منظومات الدفاع الجوي للهجمات المعادية.
يرجى من الجميع التقيد بتعليمات الأمن والسلامة الصادرة عن الجهات المختصة.… pic.twitter.com/Pe0Qiym8Ve
Iran Military Leaders "Who Have Led Them Poorly, Unwisely" Killed: Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that "many" of Iran's military leaders were killed in a huge strike on the Islamic republic's capital.
"Many of Iran's Military Leaders, who have led them poorly and unwisely, are terminated, along with much else, with this massive strike in Tehran!" Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.
The post included a video showing explosions lighting up a city's skyline at night but did not specify when the military action took place.
"Evacuate Immediately": Israel Warns Ahead Of Strikes Near Syria-Lebanon Crossing
The Israeli military said on Saturday it would strike an area near the crossing between Syria and Lebanon, urging residents to evacuate immediately.
"Due to Hezbollah's use of the Masnaa Crossing for military purposes and smuggling of combat equipment, the IDF intends to carry out strikes on the crossing in the near future," the military's Arabic-Language spokesman, Colonel Avichay Adraee, wrote on X.
"For your safety, we urge everyone near the crossing and anyone in the area marked in red on the map to evacuate immediately," he added, sharing the marked map on X.
5 Killed In Strikes On Petrochemical Hub In Iran
An Iranian official said five people were killed after US-Israeli strikes on Saturday that targeted a petrochemical hub in the southwest of the country, according to ISNA news agency.
"Five people were martyred following the American-Zionist enemy attack on some companies located in the Mahshahr Petrochemical Special Economic Zone," ISNA said, citing the deputy governor of Khuzestan province, Valiollah Hayati.
(AFP)
Identified Missile Launched From Yemen: Israeli Military
The Israeli military said Saturday it had detected a missile launched from Yemen towards Israeli territory, the fifth time it has detected such an attack since the start of the Middle East war.
"The IDF has identified the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory, aerial defence systems are operating to intercept the threat," the military said.
(AFP)
Israel Preparing For Attacks On Iranian Energy Sites, Awaits US Green Light: Report
Israel is preparing to attack Iranian energy facilities but is awaiting a green light from the United States, a senior Israeli defense official said on Saturday, adding that any such attacks would likely come within the next week.
The comments came after US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum, sharpening focus on whether Washington would back further Israeli military action against Iran.
'Don't Bomb': Israelis Call For Ending Iran War
Carrying anti-war banners and chanting slogans against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hundreds of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv on Saturday to protest the war with Iran.
Demonstrators gathered in a central square, holding signs that read: "Don't bomb — talk! End the endless war!" despite restrictions on mass gatherings imposed during the conflict with Iran.
"Police are trying to silence our voice," Alon-Lee Green, the co-director of Israeli-Palestinian grassroots group Standing Together, told AFP.
"We are here to demand an end to the war in Iran, the war in Lebanon, and the war in Gaza which is still going on, as well as an end to the pogroms in the West Bank.
"In Israel, there's always a war. So, if we're not allowed to demonstrate, we will never be allowed to speak," he added.
(AFP)
"48 Hours Before Hell Will Rain Down": Trump Reminds Iran Of Hormuz Deadline
US President Donald Trump warned Iran that it has a mere 48 hours before facing severe consequences. He reminded the Islamic Republic that it had 10 days to either "make a deal" or "open up the Hormuz Strait" on March 26. However, with just two days remaining, he said, "time is running out".
"Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is running out - 48 hours before all Hell will reign down on them. Glory be to GOD!", he wrote on Truth Social.
Blindfolded, Made To Kneel: What Happened Last Time Iran Held US Personnel
For 35 days, no American aircraft had been lost inside Iran. That changed on Saturday. An F-15E was shot down, one crew member was rescued, and now a race is on between the US and Iran to find the one who wasn't.
If Iran captures the missing airman, it would not be the first time Tehran has held American personnel.
US-Israeli Strikes Hit Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Plant, Killing One
A projectile from a US-Israeli attack hit near the Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran on Saturday, killing one person, state media reported.
"Following the US-Zionist criminal attacks, this Saturday morning, around 8:30 am, a projectile hit the area near the Bushehr nuclear power plant in the southwest," said the official IRNA news agency.
It added that one of the building's guards was killed but noted that there was no damage to the plant's facilities.
US-Israeli Strikes Hit Petrochemicals Hub In Iran
US-Israeli strikes have targeted a petrochemicals hub in southwestern Iran, hitting several companies in the area, Iranian media reported.
"Explosions occurred in the Special Petrochemical Zone of Mahshahr," said Fars news agency, citing the deputy governor for Khuzestan province.
Fars said the "US-Israeli attack on Mahshahr" hit three companies in the area, while the Tasnim news agency said "the extent of the damage remains unknown".
Shrapnel From Intercepted Drones Injures Four In Bahrain
Shrapnel from intercepted drones has injured four people in Bahrain, authorities have said.
Turkey Says Its Second Ship Has Passed Hormuz
Turkey has said that a second Turkish-owned ship has passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Explained: How Iran Downed 2 US Fighter Jets
After more than a month of punishing US-Israeli airstrikes, a degraded Iranian military nonetheless remains a stubborn foe.
How Indian Vessel Crossed Strait Of Hormuz Via 'New Shipping Route' Amid War
The new route avoids international waters and stays within Oman's territorial sea limits.
Fire Reported At Foreign Oil Companies' Storage Facilities In Iraq After Drone Strike
A fire broke out early on Saturday at storage facilities belonging to foreign oil companies near Iraq's Basra after a drone strike, security sources told Reuters.
Multiple Blasts Heard In Tehran
Several blasts shook northern Tehran on Saturday, an AFP journalist heard.
The blasts occurred at about 7:30 am (0400 GMT) and were accompanied by a loud sound from above as if coming from a drone, said AFP's correspondent in the Iranian capital.
India-Bound Ship Green Salvi Crosses Hormuz
Green Salvi, another ship carrying LPG supplies, has crossed the Strait of Hormuz and is now moving towards India.
French, Japanese-Owned Ships Make First Hormuz Crossings
A French container ship and a Japanese-owned tanker have crossed the Strait of Hormuz, in what appear to be the first such transits since the war in Iran shuttered the key waterway.
The CMA CGM Kribi container ship exited the strait on Friday, according to ship tracking data compiled by Bloomberg and two people familiar with the situation.
That’s the first ship linked to Western Europe that’s known to have made it through since the war began on February 28.
Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines confirmed on Friday that the liquefied natural gas tanker it part-owns also crossed — another first.
Debris From Interception Falls On Oracle Building In Dubai
Authorities in Dubai responded to a "minor incident" caused by debris from an aerial interception that fell on the facade of the Oracle building.
"No injuries were reported," officials said.
3,500 In Iran, 19 In Israel, 13 In US: The Deaths In Six Weeks Of Middle East War
The war in the Middle East began when the US and Israel struck Iran on February 28.
Iran Unlikely To Ease Hormuz Strait Chokehold Soon: Report
Recent US intelligence reports warn that Iran is unlikely to open the Strait of Hormuz any time soon because its grip on the world's most vital oil artery provides the only real leverage it has over the US, three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
The finding suggests that Tehran could continue to throttle the strait to keep energy prices high as a means of pressuring Donald Trump to find a quick off-ramp to the nearly five-week-long war.
The reports also provide the latest indication that the war, intended to eradicate Iran's military strength, may actually increase its regional sway by showing Tehran's ability to threaten the key waterway.
4 US Aircraft Hit Over Iran, 2 Pilots Rescued, 1 Missing
Iran shot down two US warplanes on Friday, with two pilots rescued and a third still missing and being hunted by Tehran. The first plane, a two-seat US F-15E jet, was shot down in Iran, with US media reporting that American special forces had rescued one of its two crew members, with the other still missing.
The US F-15E Strike Eagle, a variation of the Air Force fighter jet, carries a pilot and weapons system officer. It was unclear which of the two was rescued.
Pictures released by the Iranian state media show fragments of a downed US jet
Photo Credit: Reuters
Pictures released by the Iranian state media show fragments of a downed US jet
Photo Credit: Reuters
The second plane, an A-10 Warthog fighter aircraft, was hit and crashed over Kuwait, with the pilot ejecting.
Two Black Hawk helicopters that were involved in the search effort for the missing pilot were also hit by Iran but made it out of Iranian airspace, two US officials told news agency Reuters.
This video grab taken from social media show a US aircraft, followed by two helicopters, flying over the town of Zaras in the southern Iran's Khuzestan
Photo Credit: AFP
Iran War Live: Iran President Says US Strike Kills Iranian Official's Wife
Just as I was addressing the American people, the head of our Strategic Council on Foreign Policy was targeted in an assassination attempt, leading to the martyrdom of his innocent wife. Let the world judge; which side engages in dialogue and negotiation, and which in terrorism?
— Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) April 3, 2026
Iran War Live: WHO Warns About Attacks On Iran Health Facilities
The World Health Organization warned Friday about "multiple attacks on health" in Iran following an airstrike on a facility in Tehran, and launched an urgent appeal to aid health systems affected in the wider region.
"Multiple attacks on health have been reported in the Iranian capital, Tehran, in recent days amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus wrote on X.
Iran War Live: Israeli Army Says Missiles Fired From Iran
The Israeli military said Saturday it detected missiles fired from Iran, as Tehran pressed on with its retaliatory fire on the country after a US-Israeli bombing campaign began at the end of February.
"Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat," the Israeli military said on Telegram.
Iran War Live: NATO Chief To Meet Trump Next Week As War Expends
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is preparing for a high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump next week, amid growing American dissatisfaction over the alliance's perceived lack of support regarding the conflict in Iran.
According to a press release issued on Friday, Rutte's itinerary also includes discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. The scheduled talks come at a critical juncture, as Trump has openly questioned the utility of the 77-year-old military pact.
Donald Trump Says Downing Of US Aircraft Won't Affect Iran Talks
US President Donald Trump has asserted that the destruction of an American military aircraft will have no bearing on diplomatic discussions with Iran, according to a report by NBC News.
Iran War Live: Several Explosions Heard In Tehran: Report
Several loud explosions were heard in Tehran on Friday as planes flew overhead, an AFP correspondent said.
Iran's Fars news agency said air defences were activated in the capital. It was not immediately clear what was targeted.
Iran War Live: Bridge Destroyed In Israeli Strike In Lebanon
Israel destroyed a bridge in eastern Lebanon on Friday, Lebanese official media reported, after Israel's military warned it would hit two bridges in the area to prevent the transfer of reinforcements to Hezbollah.
"Israeli warplanes targeted the bridge that links Sohmor with Mashghara, leading to its destruction," the state-run National News Agency said.
US A-10 Warthog Fighter Jet Crashes Near Strait Of Hormuz, Pilot Rescued: Report
US A-10 Warthog Fighter Jet Crashes Near Strait Of Hormuz, Pilot Rescued: Report
Japanese, French And Omani Vessels Cross The Strait Of Hormuz
Three Omani-operated tankers, a French-owned container ship and a Japanese-owned gas carrier have crossed the Strait of Hormuz since Thursday, shipping data showed, reflecting Iran's policy to allow passage for vessels it deems friendly.
Iran initially shut the Strait - a route for about a fifth of global oil and LNG flows - after US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran at the end of February led to a widening conflict. Later, it said it would permit transits by ships with no US or Israeli links.
Iran War Live: 3 UN Peacekeepers Wounded In Lebanon
The United Nations force in Lebanon said a blast at one of its positions wounded three peacekeepers on Friday, the third such incident in a week, as more Israeli strikes hit south Beirut.
"This afternoon, an explosion inside a UN position... injured three peacekeepers, two seriously. They are all currently being evacuated to hospital. We do not yet know the origin of the explosion," UNIFIL spokesperson Kandice Ardiel said.
The UN Interim Force in Lebanon is deployed in the country's south near the border, where Israel and Hezbollah have been at war for a month and where Israeli troops are carrying out a ground invasion.
Lebanon was drawn into the Middle East war on March 2 when the Tehran-backed group Hezbollah launched rockets at Israel to avenge the US-Israeli attack that killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Israel Launches 'Wide-Scale' Wave Of Strikes Against Tehran
The Israeli military said it had launched a wave of strikes in Tehran on Friday, alongside parallel attacks in Beirut.
"In addition to the strikes in Beirut, the IDF has begun a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian regime in Tehran," the military said.
US Fighter Pilot Ejected From Aircraft In Southwest Iran: Report
A US fighter pilot ejected from an aircraft in southwest Iran, news agency AP reported, quoting Iranian state TV.
An anchor on a local Iranian state television channel read out an announcement saying, "If you capture the enemy pilot or pilots and hand them over alive to the police or military forces, you will receive a valuable reward."
A separate on-screen crawl, responding to social media footage appearing to show US aircraft in the area, urged the public to "shoot them if you see them."
Iran War Live: Desalination Plant Hit By Iranian Attack, Says Kuwait
A Kuwaiti power and desalination complex was damaged by an attack from Iran on Friday, the electricity and water ministry said.
"One of the power generation and water desalination stations was subjected to an attack this dawn by the sinful Iranian aggression, resulting in material damage," a ministry spokesperson said, according to the official Kuwait News Agency.
US Iran War Live Updates "Iran Is Where Invaders Are Buried": Tehran Warns US Amid Ground War Buzz
Iranian commanders have warned that the country will become a burial ground for invaders as the United States continues one of its largest military buildups in the Middle East. General Ali Jahanshahi, Iran's Army Ground Forces Commander, issued the warning on Friday, stating, "Iran is where invaders are buried."
"We won't send your troops back to the Stone Age; we'll send them further back than that. Iran's Army commandos have spent years in brutal training and remain fully combat-ready," Jahanshahi added.
Iran War Live: Iran Warns Against 'Provocative Action' Ahead Of UN Vote On Hormuz Force
Iran on Friday warned the UN Security Council against any "provocative action" ahead of a vote on a draft resolution mandating a force to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
"Any provocative action by the aggressors and their supporters, including in the UN Security Council regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, will only complicate the situation," Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
(AFP)
Iran War Live: Japanese Airlines Considers Fuel Surcharge Hikes Due To Mideast War
Japanese airlines are considering raising fuel surcharges to reflect surging energy costs due to the Middle East war, though officials from major carriers stressed on Friday that no decisions had yet been made.
Many international airlines have hiked fuel surcharges since US-Israeli strikes on Iran triggered the conflict in late February, prompting Tehran to respond by effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial artery for global oil supplies.
Japanese media reports this week said the import-reliant nation's biggest airlines may follow suit, and the president of flag carrier Japan Airlines (JAL) conceded that higher charges for consumers might be necessary.
(AFP)
Iran War Live: Kuwait's Oil Refinery Units On Fire After Iranian Drone Attack
A drone attack on a refinery owned by Kuwait's national oil company on Friday sparked fires at several of its units, state media said.
"Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) told KUNA that the Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery was targeted in a drone attack early this morning, resulting in fires in several operational units," official news agency KUNA reported, adding that emergency teams were working to contain the blazes.
(AFP)
Iran War Live: Iran State Media Shares List Of 8 Major Bridges Across Gulf, Warns Of Retaliatory Strikes
🔴#BREAKING | Iran state media shares list of 8 major bridges across Gulf, warns of retaliatory strikes - What could be the repercussions?
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 3, 2026
NDTV's @deepduttajourno joins @ParmeshwarBawa with more details from Tel Aviv pic.twitter.com/QtIzr24hRt
Iran War Live: Iranian Strikes Rock Israeli City Of Petah Tikva
🔴#BREAKING | Iranian strikes rock Israeli city of Petah Tikva
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 3, 2026
NDTV's @deepduttajourno brings this ground report from Central Israel pic.twitter.com/cuQLaY3avZ
Iran War Live: Iran Strikes Aerospace Facility Near Tel Aviv
🔴#BREAKING | Iran strikes aerospace facility near Tel Aviv
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 3, 2026
NDTV's @VishalV054 joins @reetksahni with more details pic.twitter.com/L4BvwHEgHn
Iran War Live: Kuwait Says Air Defences Responding To Missile, Drone Attacks
Kuwait's military said on Friday its air defences were working to intercept missiles and drones fired towards the Gulf nation's territory.
"Kuwaiti Air Defenses are currently responding to hostile missile and drone threats," the Kuwaiti army posted on X, saying any explosions heard were air defence interceptions.
(AFP)
Iran War Live: UN Security Council To Vote On Authorizing Force To Protect Hormuz
The UN Security Council will vote Friday on a draft resolution brought by Bahrain to authorize the use of "defensive" force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks.
Iran has placed a stranglehold on the key shipping lane -- threatening fuel supplies and roiling the global economy -- in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes that triggered the month-old Middle East war.
"We cannot accept economic terrorism affecting our region and the world, the whole world is being affected by the developments," Bahrain's United Nations ambassador Jamal Alrowaiei said this week.
(AFP)
Iran War Live: US Rejects Iran's Claim Of Downing Fighter Jet In Strait Of Hormuz
🚫 CLAIM: Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it downed an "enemy" fighter jet over Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz.
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 2, 2026
✅ FACT: All U.S. fighter aircraft are accounted for. Iran's IRGC has made the same false claim at least half a dozen times. pic.twitter.com/bN7HJdLxEr
iran War Live: UN Chief Calls For Immediate End To "Spiral Of Death And Destruction" In Middle East
Every day the war in the Middle East continues, human suffering & devastation grow, indiscriminate attacks grow & the perils to our world grow.
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) April 2, 2026
The conflict is being felt everywhere.
We must find a peaceful way out.
The spiral of death & destruction must stop now. pic.twitter.com/rqAnWYgiII
Iran War Live: Pakistan Hikes Petrol, Diesel Prices Due To Middle East War
Pakistan's government on Thursday drastically raised fuel prices in response to spiking global energy prices caused by the Iran war, the country's petroleum minister said in a press conference.
The new prices mark an increase of 42.7 percent in petrol prices and 54.9 percent in the price of diesel.
"The decision made today is that as per international markets, after the increase in the petrol prices the new price will be 458.40 rupees ($1.64 per litre) which will be effective from tomorrow (Friday)," said the minister, Ali Pervaiz Malik.
Iran War Live: Gulf States Seek UN Mandate For Force To Protect Hormuz
The head of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) called Thursday for UN approval of force to protect the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks, a day before a Security Council vote.
Iran has placed a stranglehold on the key shipping lane -- threatening fuel supplies and roiling the global economy -- in retaliation for US-Israeli strikes that triggered the month-old Middle East war.
"Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz, prevented commercial vessels and oil tankers from transiting, and imposed conditions on some to pass through the strait," said the GCC secretary-general, Jasem Mohamed AlBudaiwi.
Pete Hegseth Asks US Army Chief Gen. Randy George Of Staff To Step Down
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army's top uniformed officer, Gen. Randy George, to step down, the Pentagon said Thursday, as the United States wages a war against Iran.
Iran War Live: Yemen's Houthis Announce Fourth Missile Attack On Israel
Yemen's Houthi rebels announced a fourth missile attack targeting Israel on Thursday, after stepping into the Middle East war in support of their ally Iran last week.
Houthi spokesman Yahya Saree said in a video statement that the group had fired a "barrage of ballistic missiles targeting vital Israeli enemy targets" in the Tel Aviv area.
US-Iran War Live | Strait Of Hormuz Is Open To Russia
The Strait of Hormuz is open to Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin's aide said.
Iran War News "You Shouldn't Talk Every Day": Emmanuel Macron Slams Donald Trump For Iran War U-Turns
During his state visit to South Korea on Thursday, Macron also said that Trump has undermined the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) by creating "daily doubt" about America's commitment to the alliance.
US-Iran War Live | Iran Arrests Prize-Winning Rights Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh: Daughter
Iranian authorities have arrested the prize-winning rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, her daughter said on Thursday, as activists accuse the Islamic republic of cracking down on civil society during the war with Israel and the United States.
"Mum was arrested last (Wednesday) night while she was alone at home," her daughter Mehraveh Khandan wrote on Instagram.
Sotoudeh, who won awards including the 2012 Sakharov Prize of the European Parliament and the 2020 Right Livelihood award, has been repeatedly arrested in the past for her work. Her husband and Mehraveh's father, Reza Khandan, has been held in prison since December 2024.
US-Iran War Live | Fire Near Iran's Mashhad Airport After Projectile Hit Fuel Tank: Media
A fire broke out on Thursday near Iran's Mashhad airport in the northeast of the country after a projectile hit a fuel tank in the area, media reported.
Citing the governor's office of the northeastern Khorasan Razavi province, Mehr news agency said there were no casualties reported as firefighting operations were underway.
Iran War News Ground Invasion Soon? No US Soldier Should Survive, Iran Commanders Told
In a video conference with commanders and the headquarters of the army, Commander-in-Chief of the Iranian army, Major General Amir Hatami, ordered the monitoring of "enemy movements with utmost pessimism and accuracy."
"You Know Nothing": Iran's Warning After Trump's "Stone Age" Threat
The Iranian military has responded to US President Donald Trump's recent remarks, warning that the war in the Middle East will continue until the United States faces what it described as "lasting humiliation and surrender".
In a statement, a spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters threatened to launch "stronger, wider, and more destructive" attacks against the US and Israeli forces, rejecting Trump's claims that its capabilities have been significantly weakened.
"Your intelligence on our military power and equipment is incomplete. You know nothing of our vast strategic capabilities," the statement issued by Ebrahim Zolfaghari said.
Century-Old Medical Centre In Iran Hit
Iran's health ministry said strikes have hit a century-old medical centre, AFP reported.
US-Iran War Live | After Saudi, UAE Willing To Put Boots On Ground To Force Open Hormuz: Report
After Saudi, UAE Willing To Put Boots On Ground To Force Open Hormuz: Report pic.twitter.com/wbv79t2o8E
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | A War Meant To Break Iran Could Leave It Stronger, And Gulf Exposed
If President Donald Trump ends the war with Iran without a deal, he risks leaving Tehran with a stranglehold over Middle East energy supplies and Gulf Arab oil and gas producers grappling with the fallout of a conflict they did not start or shape.
Instead of crushing Iran's theocratic rulers, it could leave them stronger, emboldened by surviving weeks of US-Israeli attacks, firing on Arab Gulf states and rattling global energy markets by effectively shutting the Strait of Hormuz.
US-Iran War Live | Hormuz Blockade Cripples Oil Flow, Global Oil Shock Looms Large
Hormuz blockade cripples oil flow; Global oil shock looms large pic.twitter.com/6rOf4a1k4V
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | "Will Bring Iran Back To Stone Ages": Trump Says US To Hit "Extremely Hard"
"Will Bring Iran Back To Stone Ages": Trump Says US To Hit "Extremely Hard"
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 2, 2026
On the panel with NDTV's @GaurieD & @AdityaRajKaul: West Asia strategist Dr Waiel Awwad (@waielawwad) and US journalist & Middle East expert Dr James Dorsey (@jamesmdorsey) pic.twitter.com/nLCif4B7jx
US-Iran War Live | Iran Shares US F-15 Fighter Jet's Video, Claims F-15 Failed To Shoot Down Shahed Drone
🔴#BREAKING | Iran shares US F-15 fighter jet's video, claims F-15 failed to shoot down Shahed drone
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 2, 2026
NDTV's @VishalV054 joins @ParmeshwarBawa with more details pic.twitter.com/oW1rLER2We
US-Iran War Live | Is NATO Becoming Collateral Damage In Trump's Iran War?
"Paper tiger". "Cowards". As US President Donald Trump grapples with the fallout of his war on Iran, much of his anger has been redirected onto another target: the NATO military alliance.
Enraged by European allies who have refused to back his fight, rejected demands to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, or denied access to US jets, Trump's tone has grown increasingly menacing.
US-Iran War Live | After Saudi, UAE Willing To Put Boots On Ground To Force Open Hormuz: Report
After Saudi, UAE Willing To Put Boots On Ground To Force Open Hormuz: Report pic.twitter.com/esuOC6Zxnv
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live: Lebanon's Hezbollah Claims Drone, Rocket Attacks On Northern Israel
Lebanese militant group Hezbollah said its fighters launched drones and rockets at northern Israel on Thursday, with the Israeli military's Home Front Command saying air raid sirens were activated across the border.
In separate statements, the Iran-backed group claimed rocket fire targeting Israeli troops in border areas and a drone attack targeting a village.
Sirens were activated in those areas, according to the Israeli Home Front Command, with no reports of any casualties or damage.
(AFP)
US-Iran War Live: "What's More To Achieve Now": Australian PM On Trump's Iran War Objectives
🔴#BREAKING | "What's more to achieve now" : Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese questions Trump's Iran war objectives
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 2, 2026
NDTV's @VishalV054 joins @GaurieD with more details pic.twitter.com/8bvoWkiKmA
US-Iran War Live: Sensex Drops 1,400 Points, Nifty Down 420 After Trump's Latest Iran Threat
🔴#BREAKING | Sensex Drops 1,400 Points, Nifty Down 420 After Trump's Latest Iran Threat
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 2, 2026
NDTV Profit's @Sharad9Dubey joins @GaurieD with more details pic.twitter.com/rkpwLBhwTk
US-Iran War Live: Takeaways From Trump's Speech On Iran
President Donald Trump staunchly defended his handling of the month-old, US-Israeli war on Iran in a prime-time address on Wednesday. Here are some key takeaways:
LOOKING FOR AN EXIT - BUT NOT QUITE YET
Trump, facing a war-wary American public and sliding poll numbers, said the US had destroyed Iran's navy and air force, crippled its ballistic missile and nuclear program and would continue to hit them "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks.
THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ
Trump's comments on Wednesday were not clear about whether U.S. military operations could end even before Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway on which it has a chokehold that has created the worst global energy shock in history.
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED?
Trump touted the US military's successes in the conflict but questions remain about whether he has truly achieved the main goal he laid out at the start of the war: Closing off Iran's path to a nuclear weapon.
DOMESTIC POLITICS
Trump's speech, his first prime-time address since the war started on February 28, was originally seen as being aimed at easing Americans' concerns about the interventionist tendencies of a president who campaigned for his second term on a promise to keep the US out of "stupid" military interventions.
(Reuters)
US-Iran War Live: "Regime Change Was Not Our Goal": Trump
#WATCH | Addressing the nation, US President Donald Trump says, "In the meantime, discussions are ongoing. Regime change was not our goal. We never said regime change, but regime change has occurred because of all of their original leaders' deaths. They're all dead. The new group… pic.twitter.com/Q4aGvYXlL7
— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live: Gold Falls As Trump Gives No Clarity On Ending Iran War
Gold prices reversed course to slip more than 1% on Thursday, snapping a four-day winning streak, after US President Donald Trump said the United States would continue the war in Iran over the coming weeks.
Spot gold fell 1.3% at $4,694.48 per ounce by 0202 GMT, while US gold futures slid 1.9% to $4,723.70. Prices were up over 1% at their highest levels since March 19 before Trump's remarks.
The United States would strike Iran "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks and push it back into the "Stone Ages," Trump told the nation in a televised speech, adding that US strategic objectives in the conflict were close to being fulfilled.
"Gold is pulling back after two superb days, as President Trump was quite bellicose in his tone, referring to aggressive plans over the coming weeks... it suggests the optimism of the last few days was overexuberant and there will be some retracement ahead of the long weekend," said independent metals trader Tai Wong.
(Reuters)
US-Iran War Live: Oil Rallies, Stocks Tumble As Trump Says US To Hammer Iran Further
Oil prices spiked and stocks sank on Thursday after Donald Trump reiterated that US forces would hammer Iran for another two to three weeks but offered no solution to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz that has crippled global markets.
Investors appeared to be unimpressed with the US president's much-anticipated address to the nation, in which he again called on countries that rely on the waterway for their energy supplies to reopen it themselves.
The comments came amid growing fears about the economic impact of the crisis, which has seen governments introduce support measures, with the World Bank saying it was "extremely concerned".
In a speech lasting less than 20 minutes, Trump added little to what he has said in the past, warning that "over the next two to three weeks, we are going to bring them back to the Stone Ages, where they belong".
(AFP)
US-Iran War Live: Australia PM Says Iran War Objectives Met, 'Not Clear' What More To Achieve
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday the original objectives of the war in Iran had been met and it was not clear what more remained to be achieved.
"Now those objectives have been realised it is not clear what more needs to be achieved or what the end point looks like," he said.
(AFP)
US-Iran War Live: Iran Mounts Attack On US Bases In Gulf, Targets US 5th Fleet Headquarters In Bahrain
🔴#BREAKING | Iran mounts attack on US bases in Gulf, targets US 5th Fleet Headquarters in Bahrain
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 2, 2026
NDTV's @AdityaRajKaul joins @GaurieD with more details pic.twitter.com/NiVOUI7a74
US-Iran War Live: Watch Full Address By Trump On Iran War
WATCH IN FULL: President Donald J. Trump delivers a primetime address to the nation on Operation Epic Fury. pic.twitter.com/ADbwwdrwVc
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | US Transport secretary Calls Trump's Speech On Iran War "Excellent"
Excellent speech. As President Trump said, Iran’s days of terrorizing the world are OVER.
— Secretary Sean Duffy (@SecDuffy) April 2, 2026
The actions we are taking will make the United States SAFER and MORE PROSPEROUS than ever before.
Peace through strength 🇺🇸 https://t.co/IC3Ny3u8Cw
US-Iran War Live | US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Praises Trump's Speech On Iran War
President Trump delivered a powerful speech tonight. He was clear about our objectives in Iran:
— Secretary Marco Rubio (@SecRubio) April 2, 2026
• Destroy their weapons factories
• Destroy their navy
• Destroy their air force
• Destroy their chances of ever having a nuclear weapon
The President’s leadership sends a…
US-Iran War Live | Trump Warns Of Strikes On Iran's Power Infrastructure If No Deal Is Reached
#Watch | "If there is no deal, we are going to hit each and every one of their electric generating plants very hard, and there's not a thing they could do about it" : US President Donald Trump #IranWar #OperationEpicFury #DonaldTrump pic.twitter.com/1EzIlAMJOj
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | Israel Reports 3 Iranian Missile Attacks Within Hours After Trump's Address
Israel's military said air defences responded to three waves of Iranian missile fire early Thursday, with media reporting several light injuries in the Tel Aviv area.
The third reported salvo came shortly after US President Donald Trump delivered an address to the American public about the Middle East war.
After the first attack, police said officers were called to "several" impact sites in central Israel, with media reports putting the number at nine.
Four people were lightly wounded, the reports said, citing medics.
Israeli media attributed the damage across a relatively wide area to the use of cluster munitions, which explode mid-air and scatter bomblets.
Within just over three hours of the first attack, the military announced it had again "identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel", triggering air raid sirens across much of northern and central Israel.
(AFP)
US-Iran War Live | "Strike Threat On Iran's Nuclear Plant War Crime": US Journalist
"Trump has said he will bomb the only nuclear electric generator in Iran, that is absolutely a war crime" : Professor David Cay Johnston (@DavidCayJ), American journalist & author on Trump's speech on Operation Epic Fury pic.twitter.com/kqaC2QljnE
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | As Gas Prices Rise, Trump Says US Has "Plenty Of Gas" Under 'Drill, Baby, Drill'
#WATCH | Addressing the nation, US President Donald Trump says, "Because of our 'Drill, Baby, Drill' program, America has plenty of gas... Under my leadership, we are the number one producer of oil and gas on the planet, without even discussing the millions of barrels that we're… pic.twitter.com/eRGwPE8Rb4
— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | Words Alone Won't Stop Iran's Nuclear Push, Action Needed: Trump
"For years, everyone has said that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. But in the end, those are just words if you're not willing to take action when the time comes." - President Donald J. Trump 🇺🇸
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | "He Created This Problem": US Journalist On Trump's Speech On Operation Epic Fury
"He created this problem, and is not in control of what's going to happen. Iranian regime is awful, but not any worse than the Saudi regime" : Professor David Cay Johnston (@DavidCayJ), American journalist & author on Trump's speech on Operation Epic Fury pic.twitter.com/fcspKFhNML
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | "Beautiful B-2 Bombers Performed Magnificently. We Obliterated Those Nuclear Sites": Trump
#WATCH | Addressing the nation, US President Donald Trump says, "My first preference was always the path of diplomacy, yet the regime continued its relentless quest for nuclear weapons and rejected every attempt at an agreement. For this reason, in June, I ordered a strike on… pic.twitter.com/LTjOw1tQwq
— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | "Nobody Wanted Another North Korea": Ex-NSA Backs Trump's Iran Operation
Former Deputy NSA Victoria Coates: "I think @POTUS made the case tonight as to why this was in the vital national security interest of the United States, to initiate Operation Epic Fury... nobody wanted to see another North Korea in the middle of the Middle East." pic.twitter.com/ZrKJ1p5suf
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | Trump Honours American Soldiers In His Speech On Iran War
The best of America. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/4w6QyND6Zs
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | Trump Slams Obama's Iran Deal, Cites $1.7 Billion Cash Payment
#WATCH | Addressing the nation, US President Donald Trump says, "...Very importantly, I terminated Barack Hussein Obama's Iran nuclear deal—a disaster. Obama gave them $1.7 billion in cash... in an attempt to buy their respect and loyalty, but it didn't work. They laughed at our… pic.twitter.com/HS7qsJSeUk
— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | Brent Crude Surges Past $105 After Trump Speech On Iran War
Oil prices surged Thursday after Donald Trump's address to the nation did little to soothe investor worries over the closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with the US president calling on other nations to help reopen it.
Brent jumped more than four percent to as high as $105.55, while West Texas Intermediate climbed three percent to hit $103.16. Both contracts had been falling before the US president started his speech.
(AFP)
🔴#BREAKING | Brent oil shoots up after Trump's address to nation on 'Operation Epic Fury'; rises now to $105/Barrel@GaurieD pic.twitter.com/iQtI7rqZVt
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | On The Cusp Of Ending Iran's Sinister Threat To US": Trump
.@POTUS: "Tonight, every American can look forward to a day when we are finally free from the wickedness of Iranian aggression and the specter of nuclear blackmail. Because of the actions we have taken, we are on the cusp of ending Iran's sinister threat to America and the… pic.twitter.com/3tpkpHgmgw
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 2, 2026
Trump Says "We're Nearing Completion" In Iran War, Won't Let Allies Get Hurt
Trump said that Iran's ability to launch missiles and drones is dramatically curtailed. He added that Trump says he is going to "finish the job very fast" and will not let Middle East allies "get hurt".
US-Iran War Live | Iran Was Laughing At Us, Proud To Correct Obama's Mistake: Trump
In his address to the nation, US President Donald Trump took a jibe at Barack Obama saying, "he made a mistake with Iran". Without mentioning the Iran nuclear deal (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) signed during the Obama administration, Trump said it was a mistake and he was "honoured to correct it" in his first term as the US President.
US-Iran War Live | Trump Says Operation Epic Fury Needed To Stop Iran From Going Nuclear
#WATCH | Addressing the nation, US President Donald Trump says, "Tonight, I want to provide an update on the tremendous progress our warriors have made in Iran and discuss why Operation Epic Fury is necessary for the safety of America and the security of the free world. From the… pic.twitter.com/YMEo89Iht6
— ANI (@ANI) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | "On track To Complete All Our Military Objectives": Trump On Operation Epic Fury
"On track to complete all our military objectives" : US President Donald Trump on 'Operation Epic Fury' pic.twitter.com/DpmFeBapKd
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | Trump Says US Will Hit Targets 'Extremely Hard' Over Next 2-3 Weeks
.@POTUS: "Thanks to the progress we've made, I can say tonight that we are on-track to complete all of America’s military objectives shortly. We are going to hit them extremely hard over the next two to three weeks... In the meantime, discussions are ongoing." pic.twitter.com/jMbJZtnHUP
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | Trump Compares Timeline Of Operation Epic Fury To Other Wars
US President Donald Trump compares timeline of Operation Epic Fury to World Wars, Vietnam and Korean war pic.twitter.com/gZzi8CyRDf
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | Trump Urges Nations To Show 'Courage' And 'Take Care' Of Strait Of Hormuz
"Countries who need Hormuz oil must take the lead, must protect it themselves" : US President Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/6WPDghp0cU
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | US Now Strong Enough To Tackle 'Nuclear Iran': Trump
.@POTUS: In one year, we have taken a dead and crippled country and made it the hottest country anywhere in the world, with no inflation, record-setting investment into the United States, and the highest stock market ever. It all positioned us to get rid of a cancer that has long… pic.twitter.com/AmtvPxyT58
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | US To Produce More Gas Than Saudi, Russia Combined: Trump
"Will produce more gas then Saudi Arabia & Russia combined" : US President Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/0S9VsjVioF
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | Trump Blames Iran Attack For Short-Term Rise In US Gas Prices
"Americans concerned with rising gas prices at home, this short term increase is due to the Iranian regime's attack" : US President Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/T3Npr3MINE
— NDTV (@ndtv) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | "My Choice Was Diplomacy, Iran Rejected Every Attempt": Trump
.@POTUS: "My first preference was always the path of diplomacy. Yet, the regime continued their relentless quest for nuclear weapons, and rejected every attempt at an agreement." pic.twitter.com/1PpjRMTjft
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US-Iran War Live | "Past Presidents Made Mistakes, I Am Correcting Them": Trump
"Past Presidents made mistakes and I am correcting them" : US President Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/M8kgoOcvAu
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US-Iran War Live | "Vowed From First Day Of Campaign In 2015 To Never Allow Iran To Have Nuclear Weapons": Trump
.@POTUS: From the very first day I announced my campaign, I have vowed that I would NEVER allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon. This fanatical regime has been chanting “Death to America” for 47 years — and it should have been handled long before I arrived in office. pic.twitter.com/unPTXE6Nsa
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) April 2, 2026
US-Iran War Live | "We Have Strongest Military Anywhere In The World": Trump
"We have the strongest military anywhere in the world" : US President Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/BS5ifSByIl
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US-Iran War Live | "Never Has An Enemy Suffered Such Losses In Weeks": Trump On Iran War
"Never has an enemy suffered such losses in weeks" : US President Donald Trump on Iran war pic.twitter.com/DTgYGkfhaY
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US-Iran War Live | "We Are Winning Bigger Than Ever Before": Trump
"We are winning bigger than ever before" : US President Donald Trump pic.twitter.com/v0d10kVDJB
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US-Iran War Live | "Will Leave Iran Pretty Quickly": Trump
🔴#BREAKING | "Will leave Iran pretty quickly" : US President Donald Trump to Reuters
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US-Iran War Live | "Will Tell People How Great I Am" : Trump's Self-Praise Before Address On Iran War
🔴#BREAKING | “Will tell people how great I am” : Trump’s self-praise before address to nation on Iran war
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US-Iran War Live | Currencies Tread Water As Investors Brace For Trump's Iran Address
Major currencies held steady in thin trading on Thursday, as investors awaited a high-stakes televised address from US President Donald Trump that is expected to shed light on a possible ceasefire in the Gulf war.
In Trump's national address scheduled for 9 p.m. EDT (0100 GMT), the president is expected to say the US military has accomplished its wartime goals with Iran and reiterate plans to wind down the conflict within two to three weeks - remarks that could set the tone for global markets.
The US dollar has benefited from a safe-haven bid since the conflict began in late February. Expectations that a ceasefire could be near have reversed some of the markets' most popular trades and put the greenback on a two-day decline.
The euro stood at $1.1592 and the sterling fetched $1.3308, both scarcely changed versus the dollar in early Asian trade while retaining recent gains.
The risk-sensitive Australian dollar and the New Zealand dollar were also steady, trading at $0.69265 and $0.57495, respectively.
(Reuters)
US-Iran War Live | Trump To Give Epic Fury Progress Update: White House
US President Donald Trump will use his national address to provide an operational update on "Operation Epic Fury," which is "meeting or exceeding all of its benchmarks," a White House official told IANS, as Washington signals steady progress toward its core military objectives in the conflict with Iran.
The White House said Trump's address, scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (Thursday morning 6.30 a.m. local India time), will outline progress in a campaign that has now entered its second month, alongside an update on the administration's next steps.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt announced the address, saying: "TUNE IN: T... President Trump will give an Address to the Nation to provide an important update on Iran."
In his address, Trump is expected to highlight that the US military has achieved or is on track to achieve all major objectives laid out at the start of the operation, a White House official told IANS.
(IANS)
US-Iran War Live: Trump Claims Iran Wants Ceasefire, Iran Says Remarks Are 'False'
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed Iran's president wanted a ceasefire ahead of his speech to the American people. Trump made the claim on his Truth Social website. Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Trump's remarks were "false and baseless."
The aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush is slated to go to the Middle East along with three destroyers, two US officials said. The carrier strike group consists of more than 6,000 sailors. It comes as thousands of soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division have also begun arriving in the Middle East, according to two other US officials.
Meanwhile, US gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday, as the Iran war continues to push fuel prices higher worldwide. Analysts say those high fuel costs will trickle into groceries as businesses' transportation and packaging costs pile up.
(AP)
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