US & ‘Israel’ at war with Iran | Day 37 coverage
The 2026 Iran War began on February 28 when the United States and ‘Israel’ launched an operation dubbed Epic Fury by the US and Lion's Roar by ‘Israel’, unleashing nearly 900 airstrikes in 12 hours on Iranian missile systems, air defenses, nuclear facilities, military bases, and leadership targets.
Yemen’s Houthi movement entered the war early, launching missile and drone attacks toward ‘Israel’ and expanding the war beyond the Gulf and Levant theaters.
This direct assault followed years of shadow war, including the first-ever Iran-‘Israel’ missile exchanges in April and October 2024 and a limited 12-day war in June 2025 that damaged Tehran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs.
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of top officials were killed in the opening salvo, while a US Tomahawk strike on a school adjacent to a naval base near Bandar Abbas killed about 170 civilians, mostly children.
Iran responded within hours by firing hundreds of ballistic missiles and launching thousands of drones at ‘Israel’, US bases in the Gulf, and targets in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait.
Tehran restricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz—through which 20% of global oil flows—disrupting shipping and spiking oil prices.
The retaliation reignited fighting with Hezbollah in Lebanon, prompting ‘Israeli’ strikes there and spreading the conflict regionally while hitting civilian infrastructure, including hospitals, airports, and heritage sites.
Over the next five weeks, US-‘Israeli’ forces conducted sustained air campaigns that destroyed much of Iran’s air-defense network, missile production sites and navy assets.
Iran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader, but pragmatic senior official Ali Larijani was assassinated in an ‘Israeli’ strike on March 17.
More than 80,000 civilian sites were hit, including 260 medical facilities and UNESCO-listed buildings, causing widespread blackouts, fuel shortages, toxic pollution, and over 2,000 total deaths across Iran, ‘Israel’, Lebanon, and Gulf states.
Day 38 of the US-‘Israeli’ war on Iran
For further updates - visit the link below.
Read more: US & ‘Israel’ at war with Iran | Day 38 coverage
Sanders criticizes Trump remarks on Iran on Easter Sunday
US Senator Bernie Sanders criticized recent statements by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, regarding potential military action against Iran.
In a post shared on social media, Sanders referred to Trump’s remarks as “the ravings of a dangerous and mentally unbalanced individual,” and called on Congress to act immediately. “Congress has got to act NOW. End this war,” he wrote.
Sanders’ comments came in response to a post attributed to Trump in which he warned of possible strikes targeting infrastructure in Iran. The message referenced what he described as “Power Plant Day” and “Bridge Day,” alongside a demand related to the Strait of Hormuz.
The exchange highlights growing political tensions in Washington over the prospect of further escalation with Iran, with lawmakers increasingly voicing concern over the scope and tone of official statements.
Four injured after debris sparks fire at UAE port
Four people were injured after falling debris sparked a fire at Khorfakkan Port, authorities in Sharjah said.
The Sharjah Government Media Office said the debris resulted from a successful aerial interception. Civil defense and emergency teams responded to the incident and managed to contain the fire before it spread to critical port facilities.
The injured were transported to hospital for treatment, according to officials. Their condition was not immediately disclosed.
Arab League condemns Iranian strikes on Kuwait
The Arab League issued a strongly worded statement condemning continued Iranian attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in Kuwait.
The statement said the strikes hit vital facilities, including power generation and water desalination plants, causing significant material damage.
The League also denounced the shelling of the ministries complex and oil sector facilities in the Shuwaikh area, along with sites linked to the Kuwait National Petroleum Company and the Petrochemical Industries Company.
Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit described the targeting of civilian infrastructure as a reckless escalation against Gulf states, stressing that such actions cannot be justified under any circumstances.
He added that the attacks constitute a “fully-fledged crime” under international humanitarian law, holding the Iranian government fully responsible for the consequences.
The Arab League reaffirmed its full support for Kuwait, its leadership and people, in all measures taken to safeguard its security and stability.
"We're blowing up the whole country" if Iran doesn't reach deal in 48 hours: Trump
US President Donald Trump told ABC News that if Iran does not reach a peace deal within 48 hours, "we're blowing up the whole country."
In a phone interview, Trump said he expects Iran to act in "days, not weeks." He warned that critical infrastructure, including bridges and power plants, could be targeted.
Trump added that "very little" is off limits and did not rule out sending ground troops, though he called it unnecessary. He emphasized that Iran still has time but faces severe consequences if it refuses a deal.
Several injured, damage reported in Haifa after Iranian missile strike
'Israeli' Police said several people were injured and property was damaged after an Iranian missile hit Haifa.
View this post on Instagram
Trump sets Tuesday deadline for Iran over Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump warned that Iran must reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday evening or face attacks on its critical infrastructure, according to a Sunday interview with the Wall Street Journal.
Trump told the Journal, “If they don’t do something by Tuesday evening, they won’t have any power plants and they won’t have any bridges standing.”
Later, he posted a vague message on social media saying only, “Tuesday, 8:00 P.M. Eastern Time!” without specifying Iran or other details.
White House representatives were not immediately available for comment, according to Reuters.
Earlier on Sunday, Trump had similarly threatened attacks on Iranian infrastructure if the strait remained closed, though he did not give a specific deadline.
VIDEO: Abu Obaida rejects disarmament proposals
The military spokesperson for Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Obaida, strongly rejected proposals to disarm the group, describing them as a “blatant attempt” by ‘Israel’ to continue killing and extermination of the Palestinian people.
In a recorded statement, Abu Obaida said such proposals presented in a “blatant manner” would not be accepted under any circumstances and characterized them as an effort to bypass military failures on the ground.
He emphasized that weapons remain the primary means of defense against attempts at extermination, adding that what could not be taken "by tanks and annihilation, it will not take from us politically."
The statement comes amid growing international and regional pressure regarding Gaza’s post-war future, with the issue of “resistance weapons” emerging as one of the most contentious points.
Abu Obaida mourns death of Khamenei and other Iranians
The military spokesperson for Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Obaida, said the region is facing “armed military aggression and blatant bullying” that violates the United Nations Charter, warning that the destruction could spread to Lebanon, Yemen, and Qatar.
He accused ‘Israel’ of stoking conflict for its own benefit and criticized international silence as “the red line” turns into a deadly trap for civilians.
Regarding ongoing negotiations, he said Palestinian representatives fulfilled their obligations to remove pretexts, calling on international actors to pressure ‘Israel’ to complete the first-phase commitments before any further steps. He also blamed the US administration for delaying agreements and warned that violations against Al-Aqsa Mosque and Palestinian detainees “will not pass without consequences.”
Abu Obaida mourned “the righteous martyrs of Iran” and their leaders, including Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, comparing massacres in Iran, such as the Minab school attack, to the violence in Gaza. He praised strikes carried out by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as retaliation for “Zionist-American aggression” and described attacks by soldiers from Iran, Lebanon, and Yemen as a continuation of Operation Aqsa Typhoon.
He reaffirmed full support for Lebanon and its resistance, expressing confidence in the fighters of Hezbollah, who he said inflicted humiliating losses on the enemy. He called on Lebanese resistance fighters to seize opportunities to capture ‘Israeli’ soldiers and urged Palestinians in Jerusalem and inside ‘Israel’ to march toward Al-Aqsa Mosque in defense of holy sites and prisoners’ dignity.
Building collapses in Haifa after Iranian missile
'Israeli' authorities reported that a building in Haifa sustained significant damage following an Iranian missile strike.
Rescue teams are conducting searches across multiple sites in the city to assess the impact and ensure civilian safety.
Massive explosions reported in Dimona, Beersheba, and Negev after Iranian missile strike
Multiple explosions were reported Sunday in Dimona, Beersheba, and other areas of the Negev following the impact of an Iranian missile, according to local authorities.
Alert period ends in Jordan
Alert period ends in Jordan.
Sirens sound across 'Israel' after missiles fired from Iran
'Israel’s' Home Front Command reported the launch of rockets from Iran targeting northern and southern regions of the country.
Air raid sirens were activated in dozens of locations across northern 'Israel' as authorities urged residents to seek shelter and follow safety instructions.
Iran targets oil tanks, petrochemical plants near Dimona
Iran announced that its forces targeted oil storage tanks and petrochemical facilities in the Dimona area.
No details on casualties or damage have been confirmed, and authorities are assessing the impact of the strikes.
Sirens blare in Jordan
Jordanian authorities sounded the alarm after detecting aerial threats.
Bahrain says Iranian drone targets petrochemical facility
UK maritime authority reports unidentified projectiles near UAE port
The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported an incident at the Khorfakkan port, where a container ship alerted authorities to the fall of unidentified projectiles nearby.
No casualties or damage have been confirmed, and investigations are ongoing.
Authorities have urged vessels in the area to exercise caution and follow official guidance.
Jordan condemns insults during Damascus gathering
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates condemned offensive remarks directed at Jordan during a gathering in Damascus, stressing the need to hold those responsible accountable.
Spokesperson Fuad Majali said Syrian authorities confirmed their rejection of the incident, adding that the government in Damascus will take legal action against individuals involved, describing the act as a violation of the law and an attempt to harm longstanding ties between the two countries.
VIDEO: Netanyahu congratulates Trump on rescue of US pilot from Iran
‘Israeli’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu congratulates the President of the United States Donald Trump following the rescue of an American pilot whose jet was downed by Iran.
In his statement, Netanyahu calls the operation “incredible” and highlights a "long-standing principle that no one is left behind," claiming it is a shared value between the United States and ‘Israel’.
Jordan intercepts 4 Iranian missiles, drones
Jordan’s armed forces confirmed Sunday that Iranian projectiles targeted the Kingdom over the past 24 hours, as air defenses intercepted multiple threats.
The Jordanian Armed Forces – Arab Army said the Royal Air Force successfully intercepted and downed two Iranian missiles and two drones that were heading toward locations inside the country.
In parallel, the Public Security Directorate reported dealing with 18 incidents involving falling debris and projectiles during the same period.
Authorities confirmed that no injuries were recorded, though material damage was reported in several locations.
Officials renewed warnings against approaching or tampering with any suspicious objects or debris due to safety risks. Residents were urged to immediately report any such sightings through the emergency number 911.
Authorities also stressed the importance of relying on official sources for information and avoiding the spread of rumors or misleading reports as tensions continue to escalate in the region.
