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US-Israel-Iran War News Live Updates: US issues stark warning to Iran says 'today will be largest volume of strikes', cautions 'choose wisely'
US Israel Iran War News: US Israel Iran War News: The war in the Middle East now in its second month shows no sign of abating, with US President Donald Trump’s deadline for Iran to make a deal nearing Tehran remains defiant.
An Iranian official has called on citizens to form human chains around the country's energy plant to protect them against any possible American strike.
The coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.
On Monday in his address to media, Trump shared details about the rescue of two American pilots in Iran after their F-15E was shot down by Tehran’s air defence systems on Friday. One pilot was recovered shortly after ejecting, while the weapon systems officer (WSO)—identified by Trump as a US Air Force colonel—was rescued in a separate operation carried out by US special forces.
Meanwhile, the US president also warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively blockaded in retaliation. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital global shipping corridor, with roughly 20% of the world’s crude oil supply passing through it, making any disruption a major concern for global energy markets.
In a strongly worded post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump issued a direct warning to Iran, threatening military action if it failed to return to negotiations.
“Tuesday will be ‘Power Plant Day’ and ‘Bridge Day’ in Iran—unlike anything seen before. Open the Strait, or face severe consequences,” he wrote, in a message that also included unusually harsh language and rhetoric.
An Iranian official has called on citizens to form human chains around the country's energy plant to protect them against any possible American strike.
The coordinated US-Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28.
On Monday in his address to media, Trump shared details about the rescue of two American pilots in Iran after their F-15E was shot down by Tehran’s air defence systems on Friday. One pilot was recovered shortly after ejecting, while the weapon systems officer (WSO)—identified by Trump as a US Air Force colonel—was rescued in a separate operation carried out by US special forces.
Meanwhile, the US president also warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which Tehran has effectively blockaded in retaliation. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital global shipping corridor, with roughly 20% of the world’s crude oil supply passing through it, making any disruption a major concern for global energy markets.
In a strongly worded post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump issued a direct warning to Iran, threatening military action if it failed to return to negotiations.
“Tuesday will be ‘Power Plant Day’ and ‘Bridge Day’ in Iran—unlike anything seen before. Open the Strait, or face severe consequences,” he wrote, in a message that also included unusually harsh language and rhetoric.
09:35 (IST) Apr 07
Iran war news: Iran speaker's adviser says country has won, Trump has ‘20 hours to submit’
An adviser to Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said US President Donald Trump has about “20 hours” to “submit to Iran” or face devastating consequences for US allies.
“Trump now has about 20 hours to either submit to Iran or his allies will return to the Stone Age,” Mahdi Mohammadi wrote on X.
“Iran has clearly won the war and will only accept an ending that stabilizes its achievements and creates a new security regime in the region,” he added. “We will not back down.”
“Trump now has about 20 hours to either submit to Iran or his allies will return to the Stone Age,” Mahdi Mohammadi wrote on X.
“Iran has clearly won the war and will only accept an ending that stabilizes its achievements and creates a new security regime in the region,” he added. “We will not back down.”
09:10 (IST) Apr 07
Israel Iran war: Malaysian commercial vessel gets to pass through Strait of Hormuz
Malaysia’s foreign ministry said Tuesday that one of seven Malaysian commercial vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz has been allowed to pass and is now heading to its destination.
The ministry said this followed diplomatic talks with Iranian officials led by Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim. It didn’t give further details.
Malaysia reaffirmed its support for safe and open sea routes under international law, the foreign ministry said in a statement, reported Aljazeera.
It called for continued dialogue to maintain peace and stability in the region.
The ministry said this followed diplomatic talks with Iranian officials led by Malaysian prime minister Anwar Ibrahim. It didn’t give further details.
Malaysia reaffirmed its support for safe and open sea routes under international law, the foreign ministry said in a statement, reported Aljazeera.
It called for continued dialogue to maintain peace and stability in the region.
08:45 (IST) Apr 07
Israel Iran war: Bahrain urges residents to take cover amid new missile threat
Bahrain has urged people to take cover, as sirens have been activated following reports of new incoming fire.
“Residents are requested to remain calm and head to the nearest safe location,” Bahrain’s interior ministry said in a message posted on X.
Bahrain, a close ally of the US, has been subjected to missile and drone attacks from Iran since the war began in February.
“Residents are requested to remain calm and head to the nearest safe location,” Bahrain’s interior ministry said in a message posted on X.
Bahrain, a close ally of the US, has been subjected to missile and drone attacks from Iran since the war began in February.
08:19 (IST) Apr 07
Israel Iran war: Iran official calls for youths to form human chains around power plants ahead of threatened Trump strikes
An Iranian official early Tuesday issued a video message calling on youths of the Islamic Republic to form “human chains” around power plants in the country ahead of threatened strikes by US President Donald.
Alireza Rahimi, identified by Iranian state television as the secretary of the supreme council of youth and adolescents, issued the video call in a newscast.
“I invite all young people, athletes, artists, students and university students and their professors,” he said.
Gather “Tuesday at 2 pm around the power plants that are our national assets and capital, regardless of any taste or political viewpoint, belong to the future of Iran and to the Iranian youth.”
Iran has formed human-chain demonstrations, also known as human shields, in the past around its nuclear sites at times of heightened tensions with the West.
Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein’s had similar human-shield demonstrations during the 1991 Gulf War. He also dispersed foreign nationals held by his security services to possible targets of the US-led campaign during the war.
Alireza Rahimi, identified by Iranian state television as the secretary of the supreme council of youth and adolescents, issued the video call in a newscast.
“I invite all young people, athletes, artists, students and university students and their professors,” he said.
Gather “Tuesday at 2 pm around the power plants that are our national assets and capital, regardless of any taste or political viewpoint, belong to the future of Iran and to the Iranian youth.”
Iran has formed human-chain demonstrations, also known as human shields, in the past around its nuclear sites at times of heightened tensions with the West.
Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein’s had similar human-shield demonstrations during the 1991 Gulf War. He also dispersed foreign nationals held by his security services to possible targets of the US-led campaign during the war.
08:00 (IST) Apr 07
US Iran war: Relief and rescue effort under way in Tehran after strike
The Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) has said its aid workers are carrying out a “relief and rescue” mission in the Iranian capital after another US-Israeli air strike.
In a post on X, the IRCS said that another residential area was “targeted” by the latest strike.
A video clip posted alongside the statement on X showed rescue workers working through the rubble of collapsed buildings and assisting injured residents after the strike.
In a post on X, the IRCS said that another residential area was “targeted” by the latest strike.
A video clip posted alongside the statement on X showed rescue workers working through the rubble of collapsed buildings and assisting injured residents after the strike.
07:48 (IST) Apr 07
US Iran war news: US Israeli strikes flatten synagogue in Tehran
Projectile from the US Israeli strikes have flatten synagogue in centre of Iranian capital of Tehran, according to semi-official Mehr News agency.
07:44 (IST) Apr 07
US Iran war: Israel announces new wave of strikes on Iran, issues incoming missile alert
The Israeli military said it completed a new wave of air strikes targeting infrastructure sites across the country, including Tehran, and that Israel’s defence systems were in the process of intercepting incoming missile fire from Iran.
It said that a “precautionary directive” has been sent to mobile phones in “relevant areas” of Israel, instructing recipients to enter protected facilities.
It said that a “precautionary directive” has been sent to mobile phones in “relevant areas” of Israel, instructing recipients to enter protected facilities.
07:26 (IST) Apr 07
Iran war: US says have struck over 13000 targets in war
The US military's central command said in Tuesday that it has struck over the 13000 targets in the Iran war which is now in its second month.
07:12 (IST) Apr 07
Iran war: Residential area's hit in Iranian capital of Tehran
Residential area's have come under attack in Iranian capital of Tehran, according to Iran's Red Crescent news site.
The rescue operations are under way, with teams searching in rubble.
The rescue operations are under way, with teams searching in rubble.
06:39 (IST) Apr 07
Iran war: Israel military says air defences responding to Iranian missiles
Israel’s military said Tuesday that its air defences were activated after missiles were launched from Iran toward Israeli territory, shortly after it announced a “wave” of air strikes on Iran.
“A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat,” the Israeli military said on its official Telegram channel, as cited by AFP.
“A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat,” the Israeli military said on its official Telegram channel, as cited by AFP.
05:38 (IST) Apr 07
Israel Iran War: Fresh explosions heard in Tehran
05:23 (IST) Apr 07
Israel Iran War: Saudi Arabia says downed 7 missiles, debris fell near power facilities
05:11 (IST) Apr 07
Israel-Iran war: Iranians urged to rally at power plants
Iran’s deputy minister of youth and sports Alireza Rahimi has called on Iranians, including young people, artists and athletes, to form human chains around power plants across the country at 2.00 pm (local time) tomorrow to denounce US threats to bomb the facilities.
“We will stand hand in hand to say: Attacking public infrastructure is a war crime,” he said through a social media post.
“We will stand hand in hand to say: Attacking public infrastructure is a war crime,” he said through a social media post.
04:21 (IST) Apr 07
Isreal-Iran war: ‘Fifteen Americans wounded’ in Iran strike on Kuwait airbase
US news outlet CBS reported that 15 Americans were injured in an Iranian drone strike on the Ali Al Salem airbase in Kuwait overnight, citing two US officials, as cited by Al Jazeera.
Most of those injured have already returned to duty, the report said.
Most of those injured have already returned to duty, the report said.
03:53 (IST) Apr 07
Iran war: Iranian military says Trump’s ‘delusional’ threats will not make up for US ‘disgrace, humiliation’
The spokesperson for Iran’s top joint military command described Trump’s threats as “delusional.”
In a statement carried by state media, the spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said the threats would not make up for the “disgrace and humiliation” suffered by the United States in the region, as cited by Al Jazeera.
In a statement carried by state media, the spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said the threats would not make up for the “disgrace and humiliation” suffered by the United States in the region, as cited by Al Jazeera.
03:39 (IST) Apr 07
Bahrain says sirens activated, people urged to ‘head to the nearest safe place’
03:38 (IST) Apr 07
Iran war: Hezbollah claims attacks on Israeli forces and towns
The Lebanese group said its fighters targeted Israeli soldiers and tanks with rockets and dive-bombing drones in the towns of Aainata and Markaba in southern Lebanon.
It also said it carried out attacks on Israeli soldiers in and around the Israeli towns of Kiryat Shmona and Sasa, as cited by Al Jazeera.
It also said it carried out attacks on Israeli soldiers in and around the Israeli towns of Kiryat Shmona and Sasa, as cited by Al Jazeera.
03:37 (IST) Apr 07
Iran war: Israeli attack kills 3 in southern Lebanon
Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) reported that three people were killed in an attack on Tayr Debba in the Tyre district as Israeli forces advanced through southern Lebanon.
At least two others were wounded when Israeli fighter jets bombed a house in Maarakah, also in the Tyre district, with rescuers still searching for survivors, the report said, as cited by Al Jazeera.
At least two others were wounded when Israeli fighter jets bombed a house in Maarakah, also in the Tyre district, with rescuers still searching for survivors, the report said, as cited by Al Jazeera.
02:57 (IST) Apr 07
Iran war: Iran’s FM says US, Israel carrying out ‘blind assassinations’ to compensate for ‘failure’
Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US and Israel of carrying out “blind assassinations” to compensate for what he described as their failure to achieve their war objectives, as cited by Al Jazeera.
He said such actions would not weaken Iran, but instead strengthen the Iranian nation’s resolve to continue its path of resistance.
He said such actions would not weaken Iran, but instead strengthen the Iranian nation’s resolve to continue its path of resistance.
02:35 (IST) Apr 07
Iran war: Israel approves updated list of energy and infrastructure targets in Iran as contingency plan
Israel has approved an updated list of energy and infrastructure targets in Iran as part of contingency planning should US diplomatic talks fail, two Israeli sources told CNN.
Israel remains highly skeptical that a deal can be reached, one of the sources said. The source added that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has conveyed his concerns about possible ceasefire arrangements to US President Donald Trump in recent discussions, stressing that any ceasefire must require Iran to hand over all of its enriched uranium and commit to a complete halt to its enrichment activities.
Israel remains highly skeptical that a deal can be reached, one of the sources said. The source added that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has conveyed his concerns about possible ceasefire arrangements to US President Donald Trump in recent discussions, stressing that any ceasefire must require Iran to hand over all of its enriched uranium and commit to a complete halt to its enrichment activities.
02:07 (IST) Apr 07
Trump hails US operation in Iran; vows Tehran won't get nuclear weapons
US president Donald Trump urged the Iranian people to protest against their government, claiming they face threats of being shot for demonstrating.
"Well, they (people of Iran) should do it... They were told that if they protested, they would be shot immediately. You saw what happened to the young wrestler... He and his two friends were hanged... They wanted liberty, and they were violently executed... We can not let Iran have a nuclear weapon... We are just thrilled by the success of this operation," Trump said.
"Well, they (people of Iran) should do it... They were told that if they protested, they would be shot immediately. You saw what happened to the young wrestler... He and his two friends were hanged... They wanted liberty, and they were violently executed... We can not let Iran have a nuclear weapon... We are just thrilled by the success of this operation," Trump said.
02:06 (IST) Apr 07
Israel Iran War: 2 killed in attack on fishing boat in Iran’s Jask port
Two people were killed in what authorities described as an “enemy” attack on a fishing boat at Jask port in southern Iran, according to the deputy governor of Hormozgan Province, as cited by Al Jazeera.
The strategically located port of Jask lies on the Gulf of Oman, directly across the water from the UAE and Oman and just south of the Strait of Hormuz.
The strategically located port of Jask lies on the Gulf of Oman, directly across the water from the UAE and Oman and just south of the Strait of Hormuz.
01:21 (IST) Apr 07
Israel-Iran war: CENTCOM denies IRGC claim of attack on US assault ship
The US military has rejected a claim by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that its forces attacked a US amphibious assault ship and forced it to retreat into the southern Indian Ocean.
In a statement, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the assault ship, USS Tripoli, “has not been attacked and continues to sail in the Arabian Sea” in support of the US war effort.
In a statement, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the assault ship, USS Tripoli, “has not been attacked and continues to sail in the Arabian Sea” in support of the US war effort.
01:08 (IST) Apr 07
Israel Iran War: Trump warns Iran’s bridges, power plants could be destroyed in 4 hours if Hormuz deal fails
US president Donald Trump said he has a plan to destroy all of Iran’s bridges and power plants by midnight Wednesday, four hours after his deadline for a deal to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
“We have a plan, because of the power of our military, where every bridge in Iran will be decimated by 12 o’clock tomorrow night, where every power plant in Iran will be out of business – burning, exploding and never to be used again, I mean complete demolition – by 12 o’clock,” Trump said.
“And it’ll happen over a period of four hours if we want it to. We don’t want that to happen,” he added.
“We have a plan, because of the power of our military, where every bridge in Iran will be decimated by 12 o’clock tomorrow night, where every power plant in Iran will be out of business – burning, exploding and never to be used again, I mean complete demolition – by 12 o’clock,” Trump said.
“And it’ll happen over a period of four hours if we want it to. We don’t want that to happen,” he added.
00:49 (IST) Apr 07
Israel Iran War: Qatari PM tells Araghchi that Iran’s attacks show ‘reckless disregard’ for regional security
During a phone call between Qatar’s prime minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani and Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, the Qatari leader condemned Iran’s continued attacks on Qatar and other Gulf states, describing them as a “reckless disregard” for regional security, as cited by Al Jazeera.
00:41 (IST) Apr 07
Israel-Iran war news: Israel orders dozens of Lebanese villages to flee north
Israel has ordered residents of dozens of villages in southern Lebanon to leave their homes immediately and move north of the Zahrani River.
“Hezbollah activities are forcing the (IDF) to take strong action against them in those areas,” IDF Arabic language spokesman Avichay Adraee said through a post on X, adding that the Israeli military “does not intend to harm” villagers.
“Hezbollah activities are forcing the (IDF) to take strong action against them in those areas,” IDF Arabic language spokesman Avichay Adraee said through a post on X, adding that the Israeli military “does not intend to harm” villagers.
00:29 (IST) Apr 07
Israel-Iran war: Trump says free traffic of oil through Hormuz must be part of any deal with Iran
US president Donald Trump said any deal with Iran must guarantee the free flow of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, telling reporters that unrestricted tanker traffic through the key shipping route would be a core condition of the agreement.
00:08 (IST) Apr 07
Israel-Iran war: Hegseth says US strikes on Iran will be at highest volume today
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth said American forces will carry out more strikes on Iran today than on any other day since the war began, with plans to intensify the attacks further tomorrow.
“Today will be the largest volume of strikes since day one of this operation,” said Hegseth, adding, “tomorrow, even more than today. Then Iran has a choice."
“Today will be the largest volume of strikes since day one of this operation,” said Hegseth, adding, “tomorrow, even more than today. Then Iran has a choice."
23:45 (IST) Apr 06
Israel-Iran War: 'We have an active, willing participant on the other side': Trump on peace talks with Iran
23:44 (IST) Apr 06
Trump claims US struck more than 13,000 targets in Iran in last 37 days
US President Donald Trump on Monday said that American armed forces have conducted an extensive air campaign over Iran in recent weeks, carrying out more than 10,000 combat flights and striking over 13,000 targets over the past 37 days.
Addressing reporters at the White House, Trump said, "Over the past 37 days, America's armed forces have carried out more than 10,000 combat flights over Iran - unheard of - striking more than 13,000 targets."
He also confirmed that a US F-15E Strike Eagle shot down last week marked the first instance of a manned American aircraft being downed by enemy forces during the ongoing operation.
"It was the first manned aircraft downed by the enemy in this entire operation," he added.
Trump went on to describe the ordeal of the weapons systems officer who survived the incident and was later rescued by US forces.
According to the US President, the officer ejected safely but suffered injuries while landing in difficult terrain.
Addressing reporters at the White House, Trump said, "Over the past 37 days, America's armed forces have carried out more than 10,000 combat flights over Iran - unheard of - striking more than 13,000 targets."
He also confirmed that a US F-15E Strike Eagle shot down last week marked the first instance of a manned American aircraft being downed by enemy forces during the ongoing operation.
"It was the first manned aircraft downed by the enemy in this entire operation," he added.
Trump went on to describe the ordeal of the weapons systems officer who survived the incident and was later rescued by US forces.
According to the US President, the officer ejected safely but suffered injuries while landing in difficult terrain.
23:34 (IST) Apr 06
Israel-Iran War: Trump says Iranians 'willing to suffer' for freedom
23:31 (IST) Apr 06
Israel-Iran War: Trump threatens media with jail over leak about downed airman
President Donald Trump on Monday threatened an unspecified media outlet with jail time if it does not reveal the person who leaked information about a US military pilot who was missing in Iran.
"We're going to go to the media company that released it, and we're going to say, 'National security. Give it up or go to jail,'" Trump told a news conference.
"We're going to go to the media company that released it, and we're going to say, 'National security. Give it up or go to jail,'" Trump told a news conference.
23:28 (IST) Apr 06
Israel-Iran War: Trump says US tried to arm Iran protesters, but lost weapons
President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States attempted to arm Iranian protesters but the weapons were diverted and never passed to the right people.
Trump said the armaments were meant to help anti-government protesters fight back against the authorities.
"We sent guns, a lot of guns, they were supposed to go to the people so they could fight back against these thugs," Trump told reporters while at a White House Easter event.
"You know what happened? The people that they sent them to kept them," Trump went on, adding: "So I'm very upset with a certain group of people, and they're going to pay a big price for that."
Trump did not give details about who he was accusing of taking the US weapons.
However, on Sunday, Trump was quoted as saying by a Fox News reporter that he blamed Kurdish intermediaries for having taken weapons destined for Iranian dissidents.
Trump said the armaments were meant to help anti-government protesters fight back against the authorities.
"We sent guns, a lot of guns, they were supposed to go to the people so they could fight back against these thugs," Trump told reporters while at a White House Easter event.
"You know what happened? The people that they sent them to kept them," Trump went on, adding: "So I'm very upset with a certain group of people, and they're going to pay a big price for that."
Trump did not give details about who he was accusing of taking the US weapons.
However, on Sunday, Trump was quoted as saying by a Fox News reporter that he blamed Kurdish intermediaries for having taken weapons destined for Iranian dissidents.
23:09 (IST) Apr 06
As you probably know, we didn't talk about the first one for an hour. Then somebody leaked something, which we'll hopefully find the leaker...It became a much more difficult operation because a leaker leaked that we have one, we've rescued one, but there's another one out there that we're trying to get...The person who did the story will go to jail if he doesn't say, and that doesn't last long...They put that man at great risk, and they put the hundreds of people who went in looking for him.
Donald Trump
23:04 (IST) Apr 06
Israel-Iran War: Trump recounts how downed pilot was rescued from Iran
US President Donald Trump recounted how the pilot was rescued from Iran after his F-15E fighter jet was shot down.
Trump said the weapons systems officer scaled steep terrain with his “face bleeding rather profusely” after ejecting from his plane. “The officer followed his training and climbed into the treacherous mountain terrain and started climbing toward a higher altitude, something they were trained to do in order to evade capture,” Trump said.
The officer treated his own wounds and contacted American forces to transit his location, Trump said.
The massive mobilization of US forces to conduct the rescue involved 155 aircraft, including four bombers, 64 fighters, 48 refueling tankers, 13 rescue aircraft and more, Trump said.
“We wanted them to look in different areas. So we were scattered all over,” he added.
Trump said the weapons systems officer scaled steep terrain with his “face bleeding rather profusely” after ejecting from his plane. “The officer followed his training and climbed into the treacherous mountain terrain and started climbing toward a higher altitude, something they were trained to do in order to evade capture,” Trump said.
The officer treated his own wounds and contacted American forces to transit his location, Trump said.
The massive mobilization of US forces to conduct the rescue involved 155 aircraft, including four bombers, 64 fighters, 48 refueling tankers, 13 rescue aircraft and more, Trump said.
“We wanted them to look in different areas. So we were scattered all over,” he added.
22:57 (IST) Apr 06
We're here today to celebrate the success of one of the largest, most complex, most harrowing combat searches, ever attempted by the military. Generally, when planes are knocked down in war, especially when you're fighting a strong group, an evil group, you can't really do this because you send in 200 men to pick up one, and it's something that's usually not attempted as much as you want to attempt. And bad things happen to that one or two. And in this case we did two and might not have been attempted before. But we did. We had great talent. We got a little luck too, I would say. And we were helped by a lot of people, a lot of great people. And it was an honour to be involved with it. It's a very historic. This is a rescue that's very historic. It'll go down in the books. Late Thursday night an American F-15 fighter jet went down deep inside enemy territory in Iran while participating in Operation Epic Fury, where we're doing unbelievably well at a level that nobody's ever seen before. The entire country can be taken out in one night and that night might be tomorrow night.
Donald Trump
22:55 (IST) Apr 06
The heroic F-15 Weapon systems officer had evaded capture on the ground in Iran for almost 48 hours.
Donald Trump
22:52 (IST) Apr 06
Iran War: Trump hails operations that rescued US pilots in Iran
US President Donald Trump hailed the operation that led to the rescue of US airmen in Iran as “historic”.
“I ordered the American armed forces to do whatever was necessary to bring our brave warriors back home,” Trump told reporters, adding that 21 US military aircraft were deployed as part of that mission.
“I ordered the American armed forces to do whatever was necessary to bring our brave warriors back home,” Trump told reporters, adding that 21 US military aircraft were deployed as part of that mission.
22:48 (IST) Apr 06
Trump on Iran rescue operation
US President Donald Trump said, "The second rescue mission involved 155 aircraft: 4 bombers, 64 fighters, 48 refueling tankers, 13 rescue aircraft and more."
22:42 (IST) Apr 06
Whole country can be taken out in one night and that night be tomorrow night: Trump
President Donald Trump said in a press conference Monday that Iran could be “taken out” in one night and said that night “might” be Tuesday evening.
Trump has warned repeatedly that the US could strike power plants, bridges and other infrastructure in Iran if Tehran fails to make a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil thoroughfare. Over the weekend, he said Iran had until Tuesday at 8 pm ET to make a deal.
Trump has warned repeatedly that the US could strike power plants, bridges and other infrastructure in Iran if Tehran fails to make a deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil thoroughfare. Over the weekend, he said Iran had until Tuesday at 8 pm ET to make a deal.
22:32 (IST) Apr 06
Iran War: Trump's briefing on Iran war shortly; 'killings won't disrupt Iranian forces', says Khamenei
22:22 (IST) Apr 06
Iran War: US President gives update on talks with intermediaries from Pakistan
“JD Vance, Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner are talking to Pakistan... JD Vance could be involved in an in-person meeting with the intermediaries also," he said.
22:05 (IST) Apr 06
Israel-Iran War: Netanyahu spoke to Trump to congratulate on rescue of pilot
"Yesterday, I spoke again with my friend, President Donald Trump. I expressed our immense appreciation for the heroic rescue operation of that US aircrew member, and President Trump, for his part, thanked me for the assistance Israel provided in this mission," said the Israeli PM.
"In general, he spoke of us in superlatives. He said: 'You guys are great.' He views Israel as a steadfast, determined, and firm ally that fights shoulder-to-shoulder alongside the United States, and together, we are continuing to crush Iran's regime of terror," he further added.
21:45 (IST) Apr 06
Iran War News: 'Because they're animals': Trump defends possible US strikes on Iran's civilian infra
21:14 (IST) Apr 06
Iran War News: Donald Trump says Tuesday deadline final for Iran
US President warned that the deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz is final this time. Further slamming Iran he said, "If I my choice I would take the oil."
21:09 (IST) Apr 06
Iran War: 'It could end, very quickly, if they do what they have to do,' says Trump
"They have to do certain things. They know that. The people there now are much more reasonable than the lunatics that you had in phase 1 and phase 2," he said.
21:08 (IST) Apr 06
Iran-US War: ‘Say uncle—or have no bridges, no power’
"Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon... They just don't want to say 'uncle.' They don't want to cry, as the expression goes, 'uncle' — but they will. And if they don't, they'll have no bridges. They'll have no power plants. They'll have no anything," said the US president.
20:19 (IST) Apr 06
Iran-US War: Hormuz protocol, no sanctions: Iran makes 10 demands for any truce with US
Iran on Monday conveyed its response to the US proposal to Pakistan, according to IRNA.
According to the state media, Tehran rejected a ceasefire, emphasizing the necessity of a permanent end to the war. The response includes ten clauses, covering an end to regional conflicts, a protocol for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, lifting of sanctions, and reconstruction.
19:44 (IST) Apr 06
Iran-US War: 'Iran will continue the war with the United States and Israel for as long as its political leaders deem necessary': Army spokesperson
Iran will continue the war with the United States and Israel for as long as its political leaders deem necessary, the army spokesman said Monday.
"We can continue the war as long as the political authorities see fit," Mohammad Akraminia told ISNA news agency, adding that "the enemy must definitely regret it because, after this war, we need to reach a point of security and not witness another war".
"We can continue the war as long as the political authorities see fit," Mohammad Akraminia told ISNA news agency, adding that "the enemy must definitely regret it because, after this war, we need to reach a point of security and not witness another war".
19:43 (IST) Apr 06
Iran-US War: Iran to pursue war while 'political authorities deem fit': army spokesman
Iran will continue the war with the United States and Israel for as long as its political leaders deem necessary, the army spokesman said Monday. "We can continue the war as long as the political authorities see fit," Mohammad Akraminia told ISNA news agency, adding that "the enemy must definitely regret it because, after this war, we need to reach a point of security and not witness another war"
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The war between the United States and Israel on one side and Iran on the other entered its 38th day on Monday, with no clear end in sight as hostilities continue to escalate across the region.
US President Donald Trump is set to brief the press at 10:30 pm (IST) on the evolving situation in the Middle East, where the conflict continues to intensify.
Meanwhile, Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf strongly criticised Donald Trump over his recent threats against Tehran, warning that such actions could have serious consequences for both the United States and the wider region as the West Asia conflict continues.
In a post on X, Ghalibaf accused Trump of escalating tensions and risking widespread instability, saying his “reckless moves” are dragging the US into a “living hell.” He also suggested that Washington’s actions are aligned with Israeli interests, alleging that the US president is acting at the behest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and could push the Gulf region toward broader conflict.
“Your reckless moves are dragging the United States into a living hell for every single family, and our whole region is going to burn because you insist on following Netanyahu’s commands. Make no mistake: You won’t gain anything through war crimes. The only real solution is respecting the rights of the Iranian people and ending this dangerous game,” Ghalibaf wrote.
His remarks came after Trump issued a stark warning earlier in the day, threatening to target Iran’s critical infrastructure if his demands are not met. He also urged Tehran to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, warning of severe consequences if it remains closed, and reiterated his deadline for Iran to “make a deal” or face sweeping action against its energy and civilian infrastructure.
"Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F****n' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah," the US president stated in his post.
US President Donald Trump is set to brief the press at 10:30 pm (IST) on the evolving situation in the Middle East, where the conflict continues to intensify.
Meanwhile, Iran’s parliamentary speaker Mohammad Baqer Ghalibaf strongly criticised Donald Trump over his recent threats against Tehran, warning that such actions could have serious consequences for both the United States and the wider region as the West Asia conflict continues.
In a post on X, Ghalibaf accused Trump of escalating tensions and risking widespread instability, saying his “reckless moves” are dragging the US into a “living hell.” He also suggested that Washington’s actions are aligned with Israeli interests, alleging that the US president is acting at the behest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and could push the Gulf region toward broader conflict.
“Your reckless moves are dragging the United States into a living hell for every single family, and our whole region is going to burn because you insist on following Netanyahu’s commands. Make no mistake: You won’t gain anything through war crimes. The only real solution is respecting the rights of the Iranian people and ending this dangerous game,” Ghalibaf wrote.
His remarks came after Trump issued a stark warning earlier in the day, threatening to target Iran’s critical infrastructure if his demands are not met. He also urged Tehran to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, warning of severe consequences if it remains closed, and reiterated his deadline for Iran to “make a deal” or face sweeping action against its energy and civilian infrastructure.
"Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!! Open the F****n' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah," the US president stated in his post.
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