US & ‘Israel’ at war with Iran | Day 33 coverage

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Iran is prepared to respond to “any form of aggression, including ground operations,” the Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said, cited by the Iranian state television.

The spokesperson added that Tehran has been receiving messages through mediators and is currently reviewing them, without providing further details on their content or origin.

Addressing concerns over nuclear materials, the official stated that enriched substances remain “under the rubble of facilities” and have not been transferred or hidden.

Dramatic footage circulating online shows powerful blasts lighting up the night sky over the Iranian city of Isfahan, reportedly after strikes by US and 'Israeli' forces on a major ammunition depot.

This came after an earlier strike on Tuesday which US President Donald Trump shared a video of on his social media platform, showing a series of fiery detonations that observers say captured the impact of bunker‑busting munitions on the site.

According to US officials cited in media reports, American forces used 2,000‑pound bunker‑buster bombs to hit the depot, triggering secondary explosions as stored ammunition detonated.

QatarEnergy confirmed that the tanker Aqua 1, leased to the company, was targeted in a missile attack on Wednesday morning, April 1, 2026, in Qatar’s exclusive economic waters.

The company stated that none of the crew members were harmed and that the incident caused no environmental impact.

Dubai authorities confirm air defences are active after loud booms were heard in multiple parts of the city. Officials say the sounds are coming from ongoing interception operations, as they confirm no casualties or damage so far.

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard reported launching its 89th wave of missile strikes on central ‘Israel’, hitting several key areas with multi-warhead missiles.

The attacks targeted Ramat Gan, Holon, Bnei Brak, and eastern parts of Tel Aviv, marking a continuation of sustained offensive operations by Tehran against ‘Israel’.

The US Department of State’s Rewards for Justice program has offered a $3 million reward for information related to recent attacks on American facilities in Iraq.

In a post on X, the program called for assistance in identifying those responsible for strikes on the US Embassy in Baghdad, the Baghdad Diplomatic Support Center, and the US Consulate General in Erbil.

The statement said the reward targets individuals linked to Iran-aligned armed groups and others involved in the attacks, as Washington intensifies efforts to track and deter threats against its personnel and diplomatic sites in the region.

Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom will evacuate more than 200 staff from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant this week, CEO Alexei Likhachev said on state television.

Likhachev noted that up to 50 personnel will remain at the facility, all of them volunteers, as operations continue under heightened risk.

The 'Israeli' Home Front Command said sirens were activated in Tel Aviv and surrounding areas without prior warning after rockets were detected from Lebanon.

Authorities have not yet reported any injuries or damage as the situation continues to develop.

'Israeli' Home Front Command reported that sirens were activated in the Misgav Am kibbutz in the Upper Galilee following rocket fire from Lebanon.

No immediate reports of injuries or damage were released as authorities continue to monitor the situation.

Kuwait’s Defence Ministry reported that its air defences engaged three Iranian cruise missiles and 15 drones over the past 24 hours.

Since the start of Iran’s attacks, the ministry said its systems have intercepted a total of 312 ballistic missiles, five cruise missiles, and 651 drones, underscoring ongoing regional tensions.

US President Trump will deliver a prime-time address on the Iran war tonight, marking his first major speech since the war began, as domestic political pressure intensifies.

The White House has provided no details on the speech, which comes hours after Trump claimed Iran sought a pause in hostilities, despite conditions highlighting ongoing uncertainty about the war’s course.

Scheduled for 9pm local time (0100 GMT Thursday), the address comes more than a month after the U.S. and ‘Israel’ launched operations against Iran, a delay that contrasts with the early communications typical of presidents during major conflicts.

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According to Israel’s Channel 14, the ongoing Iranian assault on ‘Israel’ is the largest since the start of the war.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is in good health, explaining that his recent absence from public appearances is due to war conditions and security developments, according to state news agency IRNA.

The ministry also accused the United States of using diplomacy as a tool to advance its demands or justify the use of force, saying that “no one in the world can trust American diplomacy.”

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One person was wounded after a rocket struck the northern city of Kiryat Shmona, according to ‘Israeli’ medics.

Sirens blare in Jordan amid ongoing regional tensions.

The Iranian foreign ministry has dismissed claims by US President Donald Trump that Iran sought a ceasefire, a ministry spokesperson told Al Jazeera.

Jordanian authorities sound the alarm in the country after detecting aerial threats.

• Two missile strikes hit St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral and the adjacent Russian care home in Tehran, causing structural damage but no injuries.
• Strikes occurred during Great Lent, just before Easter, preventing the Orthodox community from attending services.

The Russian Embassy in Tehran reported that two missile strikes on the morning of April 1 caused damage to St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral and nearby facilities in the Iranian capital. Windows and doors were broken, and parts of the buildings sustained structural harm.

The adjacent Russian care home, which houses elderly residents, suffered significant damage, including a partially collapsed roof. No injuries or casualties were reported.

The embassy noted that the cathedral was hit during Great Lent, just before one of the major Orthodox holidays, Easter, preventing the local Orthodox community from attending services.

Designed by the renowned Russian architect Nikolai Markov, the building is listed in Iran’s national cultural heritage registry.

The embassy condemned what it described as continuing US and 'Israeli' aggression against Iran, which increasingly affects civilian infrastructure and religious-cultural heritage sites.

On April 1, two strikes were conducted near the Saint-Nicholas Orthodox Church in Tehran.

Main building, almshouse and several technical facilities were damaged. No victims

Statement by the Embassy: https://t.co/zg8QABxkOp pic.twitter.com/eMztNvy7Cu

— Russian Embassy in Iran (@rusembiran) April 1, 2026

AFP confirms explosions in Tehran with power outages reported.

The Associated Press reported that the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has recorded the displacement of approximately 180,000 Iranian families due to ongoing war.

Javad Zarif, Iran’s former foreign minister and founder of the Payab Research Institute, has warned Gulf Cooperation Council states that hosting foreign military bases threatens regional stability.

In a post on X, Zarif reflected on decades of GCC security decisions, saying foreign bases “are staging grounds for war.”

“Trump will be gone soon, but Iran will be here forever,” he wrote, emphasizing that “security must be for all.”

Zarif’s comments come amid ongoing debates over US and allied military presence across the Gulf, highlighting regional concerns over sovereignty and long-term security strategies.

President Donald J. Trump wrote on Truth Social that "Iran’s new president" referring to Iran's supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, whom he described as “much less radicalized and far more intelligent than his predecessors,” has asked the United States for a ceasefire.

Trump said the U.S. would consider the request only when the Hormuz Strait is “open, free, and clear.”

He added that until that happens, the U.S. will continue military action, writing it will “blast Iran into oblivion or… back to the Stone Ages.”

• Canada warns citizens to avoid academic institutions, hotels and financial institutions
• Advisory follows IRGC statement identifying American-linked facilities as potential targets
• Attacks are expected to begin on Wednesday, April 1, at approximately 8:00 PM Iran Standard Time.

The Government of Canada has warned its citizens in the Middle East to avoid specific locations deemed at higher risk amid escalating regional tensions.

In a security alert sent to Canadians in Saudi Arabia, authorities advised staying away from areas near potential targets, particularly academic institutions, hotels, financial institutions, and businesses linked to the information and communication technology and artificial intelligence sectors.

Rising threat linked to IRGC statement

The warning follows a statement by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which identified American-linked facilities in these sectors as intended targets for possible drone and missile attacks.

According to the advisory, the attacks are expected to begin on Wednesday, April 1, at approximately 8:00 PM IRST, equivalent to 12:30 PM EDT.

Canadian officials stressed that the security situation “remains volatile” and urged citizens to remain vigilant, limit movement near sensitive sites, and follow official travel advisories.

The embassy also advised Canadians to consider leaving the region if it is safe to do so and while commercial travel options remain available.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei sent a message to Hezbollah’s chief lauding the group and pledging ongoing support for its resistance activities, reinforcing ties amid regional conflict.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced the 89th wave of 'Operation True Promise 4', targeting 'Israeli' positions and US bases in the region.

An Indian national was injured following a drone interception in an industrial zone of the northern emirate of Umm Al Quwain in the UAE on Wednesday, authorities said.

The Umm Al Quwain media office reported an incident "near a facility in the Umm Al Thuoob Industrial Area, resulting from falling shrapnel following the successful interception of a drone by air defence systems".

"The incident led to the injury of one Indian national," the statement shared on the official news agency WAM said.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called NATO "the single most effective military alliance the world has ever seen" Wednesday following renewed criticism of the group by US President Donald Trump.

"It has kept us safe for many decades, and we are fully committed to NATO," Starmer told a press conference, after Trump told the UK's Telegraph newspaper that the alliance was a "paper tiger".

Trump tells The Telegraph he is seriously considering withdrawing from NATO, calling the alliance “paper tiger” and criticizing the UK’s navy and aircraft carrier capabilities.

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'Israel's' emergency medical service said 14 people during a missile attack that the military blamed on Iran and police said caused damage at several sites.

The military said it had "identified missiles launched from Iran towards the territory of the State of Israel" for the first time in about 20 hours, with air raid sirens activated across central 'Israel'.

Another warning of incoming missile fire came less than an hour later, prompting alerts across large parts of northern and central 'Israel', according to the military's Home Front Command.

Qatar’s Ministry of Defense reports that three Iranian cruise missiles struck the country, with two intercepted and the third hitting a Qatar Energy-leased tanker.

All 21 crew members were safely evacuated.

Air raid sirens blare across Jordan

Yemen's Houthis on Wednesday claimed a missile attack targeting 'Israel' that they said was launched jointly with their backer Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah group, the third such attack by the Houthis since they entered the Middle East war.

The Houthis "carried out the third military operation... targeting sensitive Israeli enemy targets... with a barrage of ballistic missiles", military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a video statement.

"This operation was conducted jointly with our mujahideen brothers in Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon," he added.

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Air raid sirens sounded across parts of northern and central 'Israel', including the Jerusalem area, after missiles launched from Iran were detected.

A Bangladeshi national was killed by falling shrapnel after a drone interception in the United Arab Emirates, the official WAM news agency said on Wednesday.

"Shrapnel falling from the interception of a drone... resulted in the killing of a person of Bangladeshi nationality," WAM posted on X, adding that the incident happened in Fujairah, which is close to the Strait of Hormuz.

Air raid sirens blare across Jordan

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Sirens blare in Jordan amid ongoing regional tensions.

Emirates Airlines announced that Iranian citizens are no longer permitted to enter the United Arab Emirates or use the country as a transit point.

The decision comes amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region and ongoing military operations involving Iran. The airline has not provided details on the duration of the restrictions or exceptions for diplomatic or humanitarian travel.

Kuwait’s Civil Aviation Authority said the country’s international airport came under “blatant” attacks by drones linked to Iran and its allied factions.

The attacks reportedly struck fuel storage tanks, causing a large fire. Emergency teams were dispatched immediately to contain the blaze.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the “finish line” in the war on Iran is approaching, as the war enters its fifth week.

Speaking on Fox News’s “Hannity,” Rubio stated, “We can see the finish line. It’s not today, it’s not tomorrow, but it is coming.” He suggested that direct meetings with Iranian officials could take place in the near future.

Argentina has officially designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran as a terrorist organization, the presidency announced, according to Reuters.

The decision reflects growing international concern over the IRGC’s regional military operations and involvement in conflicts across the Middle East. 

Iranian state media has labeled Elon Musk’s satellite internet network, Starlink, a “legitimate” target, signaling a new escalation in the technology and communications front of the conflict.

The Fars news agency published an infographic showing Starlink’s infrastructure operating across the Gulf, including in Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. Officials framed the network as part of the region’s military and strategic communications landscape.

US President Donald Trump is set to deliver a prime‑time address to the nation on Wednesday at 9 PM Eastern Time with what the White House says will be an “important update” on the war with Iran. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt announced the speech on social media without offering details on the content.

The speech comes amid an ongoing US‑'Israeli' military campaign against Iran that entered its fifth week. Trump has signaled repeatedly he aims to wind down US involvement soon and has suggested the conflict could end within weeks, framing recent gains as weakening Iran’s military capabilities.

‘Israel’ is reportedly using air defense systems that were not originally designed to intercept Iranian missiles, according to Channel 13. The move highlights growing challenges facing the country’s interception capabilities.

The report states that the 'Israeli' military is relying on US-made interceptor systems alongside lower-tier defenses such as David’s Sling. These systems were not built for the type or scale of missile threats coming from Iran, unlike more advanced systems such as the Arrow 3.

US President Donald Trump said the United States plans to leave its military operation in Iran 'very soon', indicating a potential shift in strategy as the conflict continues.

Trump told reporters that while US forces are not yet ready to exit, the withdrawal is expected in the 'very near future', without providing a specific timeline.

‘Israel’ carried out a series of air strikes across southern Lebanon, killing at least eight people within the span of one hour, according to Lebanese state media.

An air attack on the town of Jebchit, in the Nabatieh district, killed a pregnant woman and her husband, the National News Agency reported. The strike is among the deadliest incidents reported in the area in recent hours.

In a separate raid on the nearby town of Kafra, also in Nabatieh, two more people were killed. The identities of the victims were not immediately released.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says in a televised statement that ‘Israel’ will continue to "crush Iran's terror regime."

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