Iran has responded to Donald Trump’s chilling ultimatum.

Donald Trump has warned Iran (Picture: Getty)
Donald Trump has warned Iran to make a deal or face “hell” in a brand new message shared on social media. Taking to Fact Social, the US President wrote: “Keep in mind once I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is operating out – 48 hours earlier than all Hell will rain down on them. Glory be to GOD! President DONALD J. TRUMP”. Iran has since responded to the risk, saying the “gates of hell can be opened” ought to the battle escalate additional.
The replace comes as each pilots have been rescued from Iran after an F-15 fighter jet was shot down on Friday. In the course of the search and rescue operations, Iran launched a manhunt for the lacking pilot, with locals reportedly being supplied about £50,000 in the event that they handed over the lacking pilot alive.
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6 days in the past17:57 Astha Saxena
IDF says one soldier killed and one other severely injured in southern Lebanon
IDF stated one soldier killed and one other severely injured in southern Lebanon on April 4.
It stated in a press release: “Earlier in the present day, a rocket launched from Lebanon fell in a metropolis on the northern border with none warning.
“From an preliminary investigation, it emerges that because of a selected malfunction, the launch was not detected, and due to this fact no alert was activated within the metropolis.
“The incident is being investigated by all related authorities.”
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US Secretary Marco Rubio stated: “Till lately, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter have been inexperienced card holders residing lavishly in america.
“Afshar is the niece of deceased Iranian Main Common Qasem Soleimani. She can also be an outspoken supporter of the Iranian regime who celebrated assaults on People and referred to our nation because the “Nice Devil.”
“This week, I terminated each Afshar and her daughter’s authorized standing and they’re now in ICE custody, pending removing from america.
“The Trump Administration is not going to enable our nation to develop into a house for international nationals who help anti-American terrorist regimes.”
Till lately, Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter have been inexperienced card holders residing lavishly in america.
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6 days in the past17:26 Astha Saxena
Iran’s web blackout enters fifth week
Web providers in Iran have been away from 5 weeks now, it has been reported.
6 days in the past16:38 Astha Saxena
US arrests relations of former IRGC chief
The State Division stated that the niece and grand‑niece of the late Iranian Revolutionary Guard Main Gen. Qasem Soleimani have been arrested Friday night time after their US everlasting resident standing was revoked. Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter at the moment are being held by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
In line with a press release by the State Division, Soleimani Afshar promoted Iranian regime propaganda, celebrated assaults towards U.S. forces within the Center East, and denounced America because the “Nice Devil,” all whereas “having fun with a lavish way of life in Los Angeles.”
“As recognized by each press reporting and her personal social media commentary, Soleimani Afshar is an outspoken supporter of the totalitarian, terrorist regime in Iran,” the State Division stated in a press release.
6 days in the past16:15 Astha Saxena
Iran-Iraq border crossing closed
Iraq has shut down a key border crossing with Iran after airstrikes on the Iranian aspect killed an Iraqi citizen.
The Shalamcheh crossing is an important route for importing Iranian meals provides into Iraq, and any prolonged closure might shortly disrupt the stream of products to native markets.
6 days in the past15:40 Astha Saxena
Trump provides ultimate Easter Monday ultimatum to Iran as he warns ‘all hell will rain down’
Donald Trump has warned Iran to make a deal or face “hell” in a brand new message shared on social media. Taking to Fact Social, the US President wrote: “Keep in mind once I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT. Time is operating out – 48 hours earlier than all Hell will rain down on them. Glory be to GOD! President DONALD J. TRUMP”
Learn full story right here
6 days in the past14:29 Antonio Scancariello
UAE intercepted over 2000 drones
“The UAE Air Protection Forces (April 4, 2026) intercepted 23 ballistic missiles and 56 drones originating from Iran.
“Because the begin of Iran’s brazen assaults, the UAE Air Protection Forces have intercepted 498 ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles, and a pair of,141 drones,” the UAE Ministry of Defence stated.
The UAE are at present coping with Iranian ballistic and cruise missiles and drones.
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6 days in the past13:31 Antonio Scancariello
Iranian assault on Kuwait’s oil refinery ‘reckless’
Starmer has condemned a “reckless” Iranian assault on an oil refinery in Kuwait and confirmed the deployment of Britain’s speedy sentry air defence system to the Gulf nation.
In a name with Kuwait’s crown prince yesterday (April 3), the Prime Minister additionally mentioned co-ordinated efforts to reopen the important Strait of Hormuz oil and gasoline delivery lane blockaded by Iran in retaliation for the US-Israeli marketing campaign towards it.
6 days in the past12:37 Antonio Scancariello
Buildings broken in newest Iranian assault on Israel
Iranian strikes focused town of Ramat Gan in the present day (April 4), based on Israeli media.
In line with studies, buildings have been broken in in the course of the Iranian assault.
The UK is continuous its defensive mission within the Center East, an replace from the Ministry of Defence stated.
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6 days in the past11:14 Antonio Scancariello
IAEA ‘knowledgeable by Iran’ after assault on nuclear plant
The Worldwide Atomic Power Company (IAEA) stated it “has been knowledgeable by Iran {that a} projectile struck near the premises of the Bushehr NPP this morning, the fourth such incident in latest weeks”.
Right here is its full assertion.
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6 days in the past11:04 Antonio Scancariello
Map exhibits key areas hit in Iran
This map exhibits the place Iran was focused and the place the U.S. F15 was shot down.

(Picture: AFP Infographics) 6 days in the past10:27 Antonio Scancariello
‘Preserve the oil’
Taking over Fact Social yesterday (April 3), Donald Trump shared the next, imprecise message.
6 days in the past10:17 Antonio Scancariello
Israel ‘hits nuclear energy plant’
The deputy governor of Khuzestan Province, Valiollah Hayati, claimed that American and Israeli forces attacked the Mahshahr particular petrochemical zone, Iranian Tasnim information company reported.
There are additionally studies of an Israeli assault focusing on Iran’s Bushehr nuclear energy plant. One man has died within the assault, Iranian studies say.
6 days in the past10:03 Antonio Scancariello
Man suffers minor accidents after Bnei Bark strike
The Instances of Israel additionally shared an replace in regards to the Iranian assault on Bnei Brak. The newspaper stated a person was “calmly harm by shattered glass” in the course of the assault.
Petrochemical amenities in southwest Iran have been hit by Israeli airstrikes, The Instances of Israel reported, quoting Iranian media.
In line with these studies, the Mahshahr Petrochemical Particular Zone within the Khuzestan Province have been hit by strikes in the present day (April 4).
6 days in the past09:35 Antonio Scancariello
Iran strikes in Israel
Israeli metropolis of Bnei Brak focused and hit by Iranian missiles, BBC reported.
6 days in the past09:08 Antonio Scancariello
Israel hits Lebanon and Iran
In the meantime, Israel has intensified its assaults in each Lebanon and Iran.
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The reward for anybody who arms over the pilot is ten billion tomans (some £50,000), officers within the Khuzestan province have introduced.
This comes as US forces proceed their search and rescue operation to search out the pilot of the downed American plane.
6 days in the past08:20 Antonio Scancariello
‘Beneficial reward when you seize pilot’
Iran state media stated “when you seize and hand over a pilot or pilots of the enemy alive to the legislation enforcement and army forces, you’ll obtain a helpful reward and prize”.
6 days in the past08:01 Antonio Scancariello
No feedback but from Trump on search and rescue mission
President Trump is but to touch upon the search and rescue mission for the downed crew member, the CNN stated.
He stated in an interview Friday that the jet’s downing wouldn’t have an effect on Iran warfare negotiations, in addition they added.
6 days in the past07:22 Antonio Scancariello
Keir Starmer’s Easter message
“This Easter comes at a time of actual nervousness for many individuals. Conflicts overseas, pressures at residence, and uncertainty in regards to the future weigh closely on households and households.
“In moments like these, religion provides reassurance and grounding – a reminder that we’re not alone, and that hope can nonetheless take root even in troublesome soil,” PM Keir Starmer stated.
He added: “Our nation is at its finest once we select group over division, kindness over indifference, and repair over self‑curiosity.”

(Picture: Getty) 6 days in the past07:21 Antonio Scancariello
‘Price-of-living’ squeeze
The warfare is affecting oil costs, and Britons are braced for a cost-of-living squeeze as battle within the Center East and a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, by way of which round a fifth of the world’s oil and gasoline is shipped, sends world oil costs skyrocketing.
6 days in the past07:19 Antonio Scancariello
Pilot navigates jet out of Iranian territory
The pilot of the A-10, the second jet struck by Iran forces, was in a position to navigate the aircraft out of Iranian territory earlier than ejecting from the plane and was subsequently rescued, the official stated, as reported by the CNN
US forces are persevering with to seek for a lacking American crew member on Saturday, a number of hours after an F-15 fighter jet was down in southern Iran.
6 days in the past06:41 Peter Hennessy
Extra particulars as Dubai buildings broken
Two buildings have been struck in Dubai after particles rained down from drones intercepted overhead.
Dubai authorities confirmed that the facades of two buildings have been broken by wreckage from intercepted drones, certainly one of which belonged to US tech large Oracle. No casualties have been reported, officers confirmed.
Full story right here.
6 days in the past06:00 Peter Hennessy
Donald Trump: ‘Evil is not going to prevail’
Donald Trump has used his Easter message to the nation to say that ‘evil and wickedness shall not prevail’.
Addressing the nation, Donald Trump stated in a video on Fact Social: “All of us can stay daily with hope in God’s promise, understanding that in the long run evil and wickedness is not going to prevail.”
He added: “Our nation is doing so nicely like by no means earlier than”.
Authorities in Dubai stated the facades of two buildings have been broken by particles from intercepted drones, together with one belonging to US tech agency Oracle. No accidents have been reported.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has threatened to assault Oracle and 17 different U.S. firms after accusing them of being concerned in “terrorist espionage” operations in Iran.
Earlier Iranian drone strikes precipitated harm to a few Amazon Internet Companies amenities within the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.
6 days in the past03:54 Peter Hennessy
Starmer condemns ‘reckless’ Iranian assault
Sir Keir Starmer has condemned a “reckless” Iranian assault on an oil refinery in Kuwait and confirmed the deployment of Britain’s speedy sentry air defence system to the Gulf nation.
In a name with Kuwait’s crown prince, the Prime Minister additionally mentioned co-ordinated efforts to reopen the important Strait of Hormuz oil and gasoline delivery lane blockaded by Iran in retaliation for the US-Israeli marketing campaign towards it.
7 days in the past03:25 Peter Hennessy
Greater than 200 assaults in Iran in simply 24 hours
There have been greater than 200 assaults in Iran in 24 hours, based on the Human Rights Activists Information Company.
7 days in the past02:26 Peter Hennessy
Strikes ongoing in Lebanon
Israel’s army has acknowledged that strikes are ongoing in Beirut, Lebanon.
The Israel Protection Forces says the strikes are focusing on “Hezbollah infrastructure websites” within the metropolis.
7 days in the past00:22 Peter Hennessy
Trump: ‘We will simply open the Hormuz Strait’
Donald Trump has vacillated on America’s position within the Strait of Hormuz, alternately threatening Iran if it doesn’t open the waterway and telling different nations to “go get your personal oil”.
Spot costs of Brent crude, the worldwide customary, have been round 109 {dollars} (£82) Friday, up greater than 50% for the reason that begin of the warfare, when Iran started proscribing site visitors by way of the strait.
7 days in the past23:39 Peter Hennessy
365 US service members injured
As of Friday, 247 of the wounded have been Military troopers, 63 have been Navy sailors, 19 have been Marines and 36 have been Air Power airmen, based on Pentagon information obtainable on-line.
It’s unclear if the information contains any of the service members concerned within the downing of two fight plane reported Friday.
A lot of the wounded — 200 — have been additionally mid to senior enlisted troops, 85 have been officers and 80 have been junior enlisted service members.
The present loss of life toll stays at 13 service members killed in fight.
The White Home stated it is going to ask Congress to approve a record-breaking $1.5 trillion (£1.13 trillion) defence price range for the 2027 fiscal 12 months.
If authorized, the price range could be a 42% enhance from the earlier 12 months and the very best in fashionable US historical past.
The Workplace of Administration and Price range stated the request would cowl dozens of army ships, together with a brand new sequence of closely armed US Navy Trump-class battleships.
7 days in the past21:46 Rebecca Robinson
Trump briefed by nationwide safety staff
Donald Trump’s nationwide safety staff is briefing him relating to search operations for the F-15 in Iran, a White Home official informed NBC Information.
The US President has been working within the Oval Workplace and the adjoining Oval eating room since this morning, receiving common updates on the state of affairs.

Trump has been briefed on the state of affairs. (Picture: Getty) 7 days in the past21:00 Rebecca Robinson
Two helicopters struck in search mission
Two US army helicopters have been struck by Iranian hearth whereas collaborating within the search and rescue mission for the F-15, a US official informed NBC Information.
All service members are secure, they added.
Donald Trump informed NBC Information that the US F-15 fighter jet being shot down does not have an effect on negotiations, however refused to debate the search and rescue mission.
Requested if in the present day’s occasions will have an effect on any negotiations with Iran, he stated: “No, by no means. No, it is warfare. We’re in warfare.”

Trump stated the incident did not have an effect on negotiations. (Picture: Getty) 7 days in the past20:20 Charlie Bradley
Knowledgeable points dire warning for second pilot
The second pilot now faces a “race towards the clock” as an pressing rescue mission is launched.
Learn extra right here.
7 days in the past19:58 Rebecca Robinson
Second US aircraft ‘crashes close to Strait of Hormuz’
A second US Air Power aircraft crashed in the present day, this time close to the Strait of Hormuz, two US officers informed the New York Instances.
They stated the A-10 Warthog pilot was safely rescued following the crash, which reportedly occurred across the similar time because the F-15 went down.
7 days in the past19:31 Rebecca Robinson
Iran rejects US 48-hour ceasefire
Iran has rejected a US proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire, Fars information company has reported, citing an nameless supply.
The nation formally informed mediators it is not keen to fulfill US officers in Islamabad within the coming days, the Wall Road Journal studies.
Iran’s international minister beforehand stated it will solely settle for a everlasting finish to the warfare, not a brief ceasefire.
7 days in the past19:16 Rebecca Robinson
Iran ‘claims victory’ over downed F-15
Iran has “claimed victory” over the downing of a US F-15 fighter jet, an skilled has stated, because the rescue mission continues.
Center East commentator Tara Kangarlou stated Iranian state media was fast to “soar on the story” and “declare victory” over their adversary.
She informed Sky Information: “What we all know is that the Iranian regime thrives on propaganda and thrives on any likelihood it has to say a victory, whether or not small or massive, towards america and Israel. For them, this can be a massive story. They’re actually throughout it.”
7 days in the past18:59 Rebecca Robinson
Israel postpones Iran strikes
Israel has postponed a few of its deliberate strikes in Iran whereas the seek for the lacking pilot continues, an Israeli official informed CNN.
The pilot that has been rescued is now present process medical remedy, two US officers confirmed to Newsmax.
They didn’t know the standing of the second pilot.
7 days in the past18:20 Rebecca Robinson
Footage matches search and rescue, says skilled
Footage exhibiting US warplanes over Iran matches typical search and rescue mission manoeuvres, CBS nationwide safety analyst Aaron MacLean says.
The footage appears to point out US plane flying at low altitudes in broad daylight, which he stated was one thing the US would solely do if it had motive.
7 days in the past17:32 Rebecca Robinson
One pilot rescued alive
One of many two US pilots within the F-15 fighter jet that went down in Iran has been rescued alive by US forces, two US officers informed NBC Information.
A crew member from the downed fighter jet has been rescued by US forces, two US officers informed CBS Information.
7 days in the past16:42 Rebecca Robinson
Iranian governor says seize US crew alive
The governor of the Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province stated the precedence is “capturing” any downed US crew “alive”.
He stated: “Those that reach capturing or killing hostile enemy forces can be specifically counseled by the Governor’s workplace.”
7 days in the past16:18 Rebecca Robinson
US officers verify F-15 downed
A US F-15 went down over Iran, two US officers informed NBC Information.
The 2-seater aircraft went down over the nation on Friday, however the officers did not say the way it went down.
The US army is now conducting a search and rescue operation.

Officers stated an F-15 was downed. (Picture: Getty) 7 days in the past15:58 Rebecca Robinson
Search and rescue staff ‘on the lookout for jet’
The search is underneath approach for the downed US F-15 fighter jet, which crashed in southern Iran, two sources informed CBS Information.
Pictures verified by the outlet present a refuelling aircraft and two helicopters flying over Khuzestan Province – believed to be the rescue mission.
It is not recognized what number of crew members have been on board.
week in the past15:33 Rebecca Robinson
US fighter jet downed over Iran, studies say
A US fighter jet has been shot down over Iran, a US official informed Reuters, including {that a} search is underneath approach for the pilots.
This report would verify earlier Iranian media studies claiming a F-35 jet had been downed on Good Friday.
Aviation specialists analysing photos circulating on-line of an alleged wreckage recommend they belong to a F-15 moderately than a F-35.
week in the past14:48 Catherine Mackinlay
Safety Council vote on Center East moved to Saturday
A vote by the United Nations Safety Council on a decision regarding the Strait of Hormuz has been delayed till Saturday,
Chatting with the BBC, UN spokesperson stated the vote had initially been scheduled for Friday at 11am native time, or 3pm GMT, however was not listed on the UN web site.
The spokesperson stated the choice to postpone the vote was made by council members.
Israeli strikes have worn out round 70 p.c of Iran’s metal manufacturing capability, based on Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu.
In a video posted on social media, Netanyahu described the harm as a “great achievement” and claimed it had disadvantaged the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of each monetary and army sources.
He stated: “In full co-ordination between me and President Trump, between the IDF and america army, we are going to proceed to crush Iran.”
Netanyahu additionally stated Israel was persevering with to “hit Hezbollah within the shin”.
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week in the past14:12 Catherine Mackinlay
Iran state TV tells public to search out US pilot after fighter jet shot down declare
Iranian state TV has reportedly urged folks in a rural province southwest of Tehran to search for a US fighter pilot after Tehran claimed it shot down an American warplane on Friday.
In line with the Related Press, a neighborhood channel in Kohkilouyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province stated a US pilot had ejected from their plane over southwestern Iran.
An anchor reportedly informed viewers: “In the event you seize the enemy pilot or pilots alive and hand them over to the police, you’ll obtain a treasured prize.”
The identical channel is claimed to have initially urged viewers to “shoot them as quickly as you see them” in the event that they noticed People, earlier than later altering the message and as a substitute asking for co-operation with police.
It has been claimed that American forces are additionally on the lookout for the pilots, nonetheless that is but to be verified.
Tasnim studies that US helicopters, planes and reconnaissance drones are concerned within the search.
Washington has beforehand denied comparable Iranian claims about downed US plane, however the Related Press stated that is the primary time Iran has gone on tv asking the general public to hunt for a suspected American pilot.
The US hasn’t but commented on Iran’s newest declare.
????Many individuals in southwestern Iran have gone to the realm across the crash web site of the American fighter jet in non-public automobiles to #seize the American pilot.
The Iranian armed forces have known as on the folks NOT TO LET anybody mistreat the pilot.
— IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) (@iribnews_irib) April 3, 2026
week in the past13:54 Catherine Mackinlay
Trump says the US might reopen Strait of Hormuz with ‘just a little extra time’
Donald Trump has recommended on his socila media platform, Fact Social, that with extra time the US might reopen the Strait of Hormuz, seize oil provides and revenue closely from it, describing it as a possible “gusher for the world”.
The UAE stated its air defences intercepted 18 ballistic missiles, 4 cruise missiles and 47 drones launched from Iran on April 3.
Since Iran’s assaults started, the UAE says it has intercepted a complete of 475 ballistic missiles, 23 cruise missiles and a pair of,085 drones.
The assaults have killed two members of the armed forces, one Moroccan civilian contractor working with the army and 9 civilians of assorted nationalities. An additional 203 folks have been injured.
The Ministry of Protection stated it stays on excessive alert and prepared to reply to any threats towards the nation’s safety and stability.
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week in the past12:39 Catherine Mackinlay
Iranian missile slams into Israel’s Petah Tikva leaving enormous crater
An Iranian ballistic missile slammed into Petah Tikva this night, inflicting main harm to industrial buildings and leaving an enormous crater close to a residential space.
Footage from the scene confirmed the blast struck between a housing property and town’s industrial zone, with the power of the explosion smashing close by buildings.
Regardless of the dimensions of the harm, no accidents have been reported.

Emergency crews examine a crater the place an Iranian ballistic missile hit (Picture: Getty Pictures) week in the past12:33 Catherine Mackinlay
UAE authorities verify 12 injured after falling shrapnel in Ajman space
UAE authorities stated falling shrapnel within the Ajman space, after an interception by air defences, injured 12 folks.
These harm included six Nepalese nationals with minor to average accidents, 5 Indian nationals with minor to average accidents, and one Nepalese nationwide who suffered severe accidents.
Ajman is likely one of the seven emirates of the UAE and is round 30 to 40-minute drive away from Dubai.
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u2014 u0645u0643u062au0628 u0623u0628u0648u0638u0628u064a u0627u0644u0625u0639u0644u0627u0645u064a (@ADMediaOffice) April 3, 2026
week in the past12:22 Catherine Mackinlay
First Western European vessel to cross the Strait of Hormuz
In line with Euronews, a French-linked cargo ship has develop into the primary Western European vessel to cross the Strait of Hormuz for the reason that Iran warfare started in late February.
The Maltese-flagged CMA CGM Kribi, owned by French delivery large CMA CGM, sailed eastbound from waters close to Dubai on Thursday and travelled by way of the authorized delivery hall between Qeshm and Larak islands.
Euronews reported that the vessel had remained within the Gulf since early March earlier than making the crossing, which is believed to have been coordinated with Iranian maritime authorities.
The ship is regarded as heading in direction of Pointe Noire within the Republic of the Congo as a part of a route linking India, the Gulf and Africa.
week in the past12:06 Catherine Mackinlay
Starmer discusses deploying air defence system to Kuwait after refinery drone assault
Sir Keir Starmer has spoken with Excessive Highness the Crown Prince of Kuwait following the in a single day drone assault on a Kuwaiti oil refinery.
In the course of the name, Starmer condemned the assault and stated the UK stood with Kuwait and its Gulf allies. The pair mentioned the deployment of the UK’s Speedy Sentry air defence system to Kuwait to assist defend each Kuwaiti and British personnel and pursuits within the area, whereas aiming to keep away from a wider battle.
In addition they mentioned disruption to delivery by way of the Strait of Hormuz and welcomed a gathering led by the International Secretary on plans to reopen the important thing commerce route.
Each leaders agreed to stay in shut contact within the coming weeks.
week in the past11:24 Catherine Mackinlay
Abu Dhabi intercepts extra missiles
The Abu Dhabi Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Administration Centre has confirmed fallen deris from succesfully intercepted missilies within the Abjan space.
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have responded to an incident of falling particles within the Ajban space, following profitable interception by air defence programs. Additional updates can be offered in the end.
The general public is reminded to acquire info from official sources solely, and tou2026
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Iran has shared images of the alleged downed F-35 jet.
That is the second time in two days that Iranian media has made an identical declare.
US Central Command denied claims yesterday Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) downed an “enemy” fighter jet over Qeshm Island within the Strait of Hormuz.
The US army has but to formally touch upon the newest Iranian declare.

Iran claims to have shot down a F-35 jet (Picture: Press.TV/X)

A tail piece from the wreckage (Picture: Press.TV/X) week in the past10:21 Catherine Mackinlay
Shrapnel hit gasoline amenities in Abu Dhabi
Authorities in Abu Dhabi are responding after shrapnel fell on the Habshan gasoline amenities following what officers described as a profitable air defence interception.
Operations on the web site have been suspended whereas emergency groups cope with a fireplace attributable to the incident. Officers stated no accidents have been reported.
Authorities have urged the general public to not unfold rumours and to rely solely on official sources for updates.
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u2014 u0645u0643u062au0628 u0623u0628u0648u0638u0628u064a u0627u0644u0625u0639u0644u0627u0645u064a (@ADMediaOffice) April 3, 2026
week in the past09:42 Catherine Mackinlay
UAE studies additional missile strikes
The Nationwide Emergency Disaster and Disasters Administration Authority has simply introduced its coping with extra missile threats.
It urged reisidents to stay in a secure place and observe the warnings and updates on official web sites.
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u2014 NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) April 3, 2026
Kuwait’s Ministry of Electrical energy and Water stated one of many nation’s energy technology and water desalination stations was attacked, inflicting materials harm to components of the power.
The ministry stated technical and emergency groups have been instantly deployed underneath emergency plans to cope with the incident and keep providers.
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week in the past09:01 Catherine Mackinlay
Greater than 6,500 casualties in Israel evacuated to hospital since Operation Roaring Lion started
Israeli Ministry of Well being stated that for the reason that begin of Operation Roaring Lion, 6,594 casualties have been taken to hospitals in Israel.
As of 7am on Friday, 125 folks have been nonetheless in hospital, together with two in important situation, 14 severely injured, 24 in average situation and 79 with minor accidents. One individual was being handled for nervousness and 5 others have been nonetheless being assessed.
מוכנות מערכת הבריאות – מבצע שאגת הארי
משרד הבריאות מעדכן כי מתחילת מבצע שאגת הארי, נכון ליום שישי ה-3 באפריל 2026 בשעה 07:00 בבוקר, פונו לבתי החולים 6,594 נפגעים, מתוכם מאושפזים כעת 125 נפגעים:
2 שהתקבלו במצב אנוש
14 התקבלו במצב קשה
24 במצב בינוני
79 קל
1 חרדה
ו-5 בהערכה רפואית>— משרד הבריאות (@IsraelMOH) April 3, 2026
week in the past08:47 Catherine Mackinlay
Iran’s tallest bridge cut up in half as strike kills eight and injures 95
At the very least eight civilians have been killed and 95 others injured after US and Israeli strikes hit Iran’s B1 Bridge in Karaj, close to Tehran.
The bridge, considered the tallest within the Center East, was cut up in half after being struck twice.
The bridge was a serious route linking Tehran with Karaj and northern Iran, serving to lower site visitors and transport items. US officers reportedly seen it as an essential provide route for missiles and drones, making it one of the vital important items of civilian infrastructure hit for the reason that battle started.
Donald Trump claimed accountability for the strike and warned Iran there was “far more to observe” if Tehran didn’t conform to a deal

Important sections of the B1 Bridge are seen destroyed after an airstrike (Picture: Anadolu by way of Getty Pictures) week in the past08:36 Catherine Mackinlay
Poland’s prime minister says NATO cut up a part of Putin’s ‘dream plan’
Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, stated the danger of NATO breaking up, sanctions on Russia being eased, Europe going through an vitality disaster, assist to Ukraine being stopped and Hungary blocking a mortgage for Kyiv all seem to suit into Vladimir Putin’s “dream plan”.
The specter of NATO’s break-up, easing sanctions on Russia, an enormous vitality disaster in Europe, halting assist for Ukraine and blocking the mortgage for Kyiv by Orbán – all of it seems to be like Putin’s dream plan.
— Donald Tusk (@donaldtusk) April 2, 2026
week in the past08:23 Catherine Mackinlay
Human stays ‘discovered on Thai cargo ship’ attacked in Strait of Hormuz
Human stays have been found following final month’s assault on a cargo ship within the Strait of Hormuz, based on Thai delivery agency Valuable Transport.
The stays have been reportedly discovered within the broken space of the vessel M.V. Mayuree Naree, which Iranian information company Tasnim Information Company beforehand reported had been struck by unknown projectiles.
The Royal Navy of Oman rescued 20 crew members after an explosion on the rear of the ship precipitated a fireplace within the engine room, however three folks have been reported lacking.
Valuable Transport stated it has not but been confirmed how many individuals the stays belong to.

Thai bulk provider ‘Mayuree Naree’ close to the Strait of Hormuz after an assault (Picture: ROYAL THAI NAVY/AFP by way of Getty Pictures) week in the past08:17 Catherine Mackinlay
Australia’s international minister accuses Iran of weaponising Strait of Hormuz
Penny Wong, Australia’s international minister and a Labor senator for South Australia, stated Iran is utilizing the Strait of Hormuz to place stress on different nations, which is pushing up gasoline and vitality costs worldwide.
She stated poorer communities are being hit hardest by the rising prices, and Australia has joined different nations in condemning Iran’s actions.
Iran is intentionally inflicting financial ache on communities worldwide, together with the Indo-Pacific, with the prices borne disproportionately by essentially the most weak. Australia joined companions in condemning the Iranian regimeu2019s weaponisation of the Strait of Hormuz.
u2014 Senator Penny Wong (@SenatorWong) April 2, 2026
Finland’s president, Alexander Stubb stated he had spoken with Iranian presient Masoud Pezeshkian in regards to the state of affairs in Iran and the broader Center East, stressing that an pressing ceasefire and diplomatic answer are wanted.
He additionally known as for an finish to strikes on neighbouring nations and urged the restoration of freedom of navigation by way of the Strait of Hormuz, including that dialogue should proceed regardless of disagreements.
I had a name with President of Iran, @drpezeshkian. We mentioned the state of affairs in Iran and the Center East. A ceasefire and a diplomatic answer are urgently wanted.
I emphasised the necessity to finish the strikes on neighbouring nations and restore freedom of navigation in theu2026
u2014 Alexander Stubb (@alexstubb) April 2, 2026
week in the past08:02 Catherine Mackinlay
US Central Instructions dismisses IRGC’s earlier downed F-35 declare
US Central Command dismissed on Thursday a report that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps claimed it had shot down an “enemy” fighter jet over Qeshm Island within the Strait of Hormuz.
It added all American fighter plane had been accounted for and accused the IRGC of creating the identical false declare a number of occasions earlier than.
???? CLAIM: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it downed an “enemy” fighter jet over Qeshm Island within the Strait of Hormuz.
✅ FACT: All U.S. fighter plane are accounted for. Iran’s IRGC has made the identical false declare not less than half a dozen occasions. pic.twitter.com/bN7HJdLxEr
— U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) April 2, 2026
week in the past07:55 Catherine Mackinlay
Iran’s IRGC claims to have shot down a second American F-35
A publish on the IRGC-linked Fars Information Company Telegram channel stated the plane was “utterly destroyed and crashed”, including that there was no info on the pilot due to the extent of the harm.
Iran’s Mehr Information Company stated it was unlikely the pilot had managed to eject because of the “violent explosion” attributable to the crash.
This declare comes a day after an identical declare was made by Iranian media on Thursday. The US army denied yesterday’s Iranian report.
A spokesperson for Saudi Arabia Ministry of Defence has confirmed it intercepted six drones prior to now few hours.
المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير 6 مسيّرات خلال الساعات الماضية. pic.twitter.com/uiWuXJHhra
— وزارة الدفاع (@modgovksa) April 3, 2026
week in the past07:45 Catherine Mackinlay
Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi hit by drone strike
Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery was hit by a drone strike within the early hours of this morning, sparking fires in a number of working models.
In line with the Kuwait Information Company (KUNA), emergency crews and firefighters shortly launched response plans to deliver the fires underneath management and cease them spreading additional.

The Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery in Kuwait (Picture: AP) week in the past07:42 Catherine Mackinlay
Donald Trump’s most up-to-date risk to Iran
Trump stated the US army had “not even began” destroying what stays of Iran, warning that bridges and energy crops could possibly be focused subsequent until Iran’s new management acts shortly.
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week in the past07:39 Catherine Mackinlay
UAE intercepting missiles
Nationwide Emergency Disaster and Disasters Administration Authority within the UAE has confirmed the UAE is at present intercepting missiles.
Its urged residents to stay in a secure location and observe official channels for warnings and updates.
Air protection programs are at present responding to a missile risk. Please stay in a secure location and observe official channels for warnings and updates. pic.twitter.com/BsdHRIW4L3
u2014 NCEMA UAE (@NCEMAUAE) April 3, 2026
week in the past07:35 Alice Scarsi
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