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.
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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.
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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.
VIDEO - Iran military footage purports to show destroyed US aircraft involved in search for airman
Footage released by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps purports to show charred wreckage of an American aircraft scattered across a desert area, with smoke still rising.
Iran's military says it destroyed three US aircraft involved in a search operation for a crew member of a downed American fighter jet.
Abu Dhabi confirms no injuries after debris sparks three fires
Authorities in Abu Dhabi confirmed that three fires broke out at the Borouge petrochemicals plant following falling debris linked to an intercepted aerial threat.
In a statement posted by the Abu Dhabi Media Office, officials said the incident occurred as part of a previously reported event involving air defense systems successfully intercepting an object.
Emergency response teams were dispatched immediately and managed to contain the fires, preventing further escalation.
Officials confirmed that no injuries were reported, while damage was recorded at the site. A full assessment of the impact remains ongoing.
Authorities urged the public to rely only on official sources for information and to refrain from sharing rumors or unverified reports.
VIDEO - IRGC launches Wave 96 of “Operation True Promise 4” against regional energy sites
The Public Relations department of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a significant statement claiming responsibility for a wave of coordinated attacks targeting key economic, gas, and petrochemical facilities across the region.
According to the IRGC, the operation was launched in response to recent attacks on Iranian soil, specifically targeting the B1 bridge in Karaj and the Mahshahr petrochemical industries, which they attribute to US and 'Israeli' forces.
Claimed Targets & Damage Assessment
The IRGC statement detailed a multi-front operation aimed at "Israeli assets" and "U.S. economic interests," claiming the following strikes:
- Haifa, Occupied Territories: A heavy strike targeting a major refinery that the IRGC claims supplies fuel to 'Israeli' fighter jets, reportedly resulting in the destruction of key sections.
- Habshan, UAE: Attacks directed at gas facilities operated by Exxon, Mobil, and Chevron.
- Al-Ruwais, UAE: A missile strike on a US-linked petrochemical facility accused of producing fuel for US and 'Israeli' armed forces, reportedly causing a large fire.
- Sitra, Bahrain: A major drone strike on a US-linked petrochemical plant, with the IRGC claiming widespread fires and the destruction of infrastructure used to produce petroleum derivatives for the US military.
- Shuaiba, Kuwait: An attack on another US-linked petrochemical facility, reportedly causing a massive fire and forcing the complete shutdown of the complex.
Trump says US airman rescued in Iran was 'seriously wounded'
Trump says US airman rescued in Iran was 'seriously wounded'
"Open the Strait or you’ll be living in hell", Trump posted on Truth social
Posting on Truth Social, US President Trump warned Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening strikes on bridges and power plants as tensions in the war escalate.
'Israeli' strike hits near hospital in south Beirut
An 'Israeli' strike hit south Beirut on Sunday, Lebanese state media reported, with a medical source telling AFP it made impact about 100 metres away from a public hospital.
The strike hit Beirut's Jnah neighbourhood near Rafik Hariri University Hospital, the largest public medical facility in the country.
Sirens sound to announce end of alert period
Sirens sound to announce end of alert period
Sirens in Beersheba, Dimona, and Negev areas after missile launch from Iran
Air raid sirens sounded in southern 'Israel' as Iranian missiles targeted areas including Beersheba, Dimona, and parts of the Negev, prompting residents to seek shelter.
Air raid sirens blare across Jordan
Air raid sirens blare across Jordan
Sirens sound to announce end of alert period
Sirens sound to announce end of alert period
Air raid sirens blare across Jordan
Air raid sirens blare across Jordan
'Israeli' strike on south Lebanon kills 7, including family of 6: civil defence
An 'Israeli' strike on southern Lebanon's Kfar Hatta, far from the border with 'Israel', killed seven people on Sunday including a family of six, a source from the Lebanese civil defence told AFP.
The source said the family, lacking a car and already displaced from a town further south, were waiting for a relative to come pick them up. That man was also killed in the strike.
VIDEO - Iran military says US rescue operation used abandoned airport in southern Isfahan
Iran's military said on Sunday that the US operation to rescue a missing airman from a downed American fighter jet used an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan province.
"The so-called US military rescue operation, planned as a deception and escape mission at an abandoned airport in southern Isfahan under the pretext of recovering the pilot of a downed aircraft, was completely foiled," said Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for the military's central command, Khatam Al-Anbiya.
He added that "two C-130 military transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters were destroyed" during the operation.
Workers evacuated at 'Israel's' Ben Gurion Airport: Report
Fire and Rescue Services reported a hazardous materials incident at Ben Gurion Airport after a package in a shipment began emitting smoke.
All workers in the area were evacuated, and teams are monitoring the site to identify and remove the material.
Lebanon president calls for 'Israel' talks to prevent Gaza-style destruction
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun reiterated on Sunday a call for negotiations with 'Israel', saying he wanted to spare his country's south from destruction on the scale seen in Gaza.
"It is true that Israel might want to do in southern Lebanon what it did in Gaza," Aoun said in a televised address, after 'Israel' launched airstrikes and a ground offensive against Hezbollah, destroying several southern Lebanese villages.
"Gaza was destroyed, over 70,000 people were killed, and they eventually sat down and negotiated, so why don't we negotiate... until we can at least save the homes that have not yet been destroyed?" he added.
Fire breaks out at Abu Dhabi petrochemical plant after attack intercepted
Authorities in Abu Dhabi said they were battling fires at a petrochemical facility on Sunday caused by falling debris as Iran pressed an aerial campaign against its Gulf neighbours.
"Authorities are responding to multiple fires in Borouge petrochemicals plant, caused by falling debris following successful interceptions by air defence systems," the Gulf emirate's media office said.
"Operations at the facility have been immediately suspended while damage is assessed. No injuries have been reported," it added after the United Arab Emirates' defence ministry earlier said it was responding to missile and drone attacks.
Saudi defense intercepts cruise missile
Saudi Ministry of Defense says air defenses intercepted and destroyed a cruise missile in the past few hours.
VIDEO - Bahrain energy facility fire contained after drone strike
Bahrain’s BAPCO Energies has confirmed that a tank fire broke out earlier on Sunday at one of its storage facilities, following an Iranian drone attack.
In a statement BAPCO Energies said: "Energies confirms an incident occurred at one of its storage facilities earlier today resulting in a tank fire, as a result of a hostile Iranian drone attack.
The fire has been fully extinguished, and the situation is under control. Damages are currently being assessed and evaluated."
Turkey announces 25% hike in electricity and gas prices
Turkey’s Energy Market Regulatory Authority (EPDK) has announced that a 25% increase in electricity and gas prices will take effect this Saturday.
According to the Authority's statement, retail electricity prices and average residential natural gas prices are being raised by 25% due to surging production and distribution costs. Under these new adjustments, a household consuming 100 kWh will see their monthly bill rise to 323.8 Turkish Liras (€6.29).
The price hikes aren't limited to homes; industrial, commercial, and agricultural sectors will also see increases ranging from 5.8% to 24.8%. These domestic adjustments follow a sharp spike in global energy markets, triggered by regional tensions and disruptions to shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran hangs two convicted of links with ‘Israel’ in pre-war protests
Iranian authorities on Sunday executed two men convicted of acting on behalf of ‘Israel’ and the United States during a wave of anti-government protests earlier this year, the judiciary said.
"Mohammad-Amin Biglari and Shahin Vahedparast... were hanged after the case was reviewed and the final verdict was confirmed by the Supreme Court," said the judiciary's Mizan Online website.
The two men were involved in anti-government protests that peaked in January, it said.
VIDEO - Alleged footage of US special forces fighting to rescue F-15 airman
Footage reportedly showing clashes between US special forces and the IRGC during the US military’s rescue operation of the second F-15 airman in Iran.
Iran says destroyed US aircraft searching for missing pilot: Iranian media
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said a US aircraft that had been searching for the crewmember of a missing American fighter jet had been destroyed, Iranian media reported on Sunday.
"An American enemy aircraft that was searching for the pilot of a downed fighter jet was destroyed by the fighters of Islam in the southern region of Isfahan," the Tasnim news agency quoted the Guards as saying.
US President Donald Trump said early Sunday the second crew member from the American fighter jet that crashed inside Iran was "SAFE and SOUND" following a search and rescue operation.
VIDEO - ‘Israeli’ anti-war protesters demonstrate in central Tel Aviv
Hundreds of protesters gather on a square in central Tel Aviv, to protest against the conflict with Iran and Lebanon.
Around 90 minutes into the protest, after the police had begun dispersing the crowd, an air raid siren caused the crowd to head to an underground shelter.
“We got him!”: Trump announces second US airman rescued from Iran
US President Donald Trump said Sunday morning that his country’s military carried out “one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in US history” to rescue the second crew member of the F-15E fighter jet that was shot down over Iran.
“WE GOT HIM! My fellow Americans, over the past several hours, the United States Military pulled off one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History, for one of our incredible Crew Member Officers, who also happens to be a highly respected Colonel, and who I am thrilled to let you know is now SAFE and SOUND!” Trump said on Truth Social.
“This miraculous Search and Rescue Operation comes in addition to a successful rescue of another brave Pilot, yesterday, which we did not confirm, because we did not want to jeopardize our second rescue operation,” Trump added.
U.S. rescues second crew member of F-15 jet shot down over Iran: Axios
US special forces rescued the second crew member of the F-15E fighter jet that was shot down over Iran, according to a report by Axios citing three US officials.
“The operation was conducted by a specialized commando unit with a high volume of air cover," one of the officials told Axios, adding that all of the forces are now out of Iran.
UAE says air defences responding to missiles, drones
Emirati air defences were responding to missile and drone attacks, the United Arab Emirates' defence ministry said Sunday, as Iran said it was targeting "aluminum industries" in the Gulf nation.
"UAE Air Defences ... are actively engaging with missiles and UAV threats," the ministry posted on X, providing no details about the origin of the attack.
Iran's army said it was targeting "aluminum industries" in the UAE and US military infrastructure in Kuwait, the official IRNA news agency reported on Saturday.
“Don't bomb”: ‘Israelis’ call to end Iran war in Tel Aviv
Carrying anti-war banners and chanting slogans against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, hundreds of ‘Israelis’ rallied in Tel Aviv on Saturday to protest the war with Iran.
Demonstrators gathered in a central square, holding signs that read: "Don't bomb — talk! End the endless war!" despite restrictions on mass gatherings imposed during the conflict with Iran.
"Police are trying to silence our voice," Alon-Lee Green, the co-director of ‘Israeli’-Palestinian grassroots group Standing Together, told AFP.
"We are here to demand an end to the war in Iran, the war in Lebanon, and the war in Gaza which is still going on, as well as an end to the pogroms in the West Bank.
"In Israel, there's always a war. So, if we're not allowed to demonstrate, we will never be allowed to speak," he added.
Green and several other protesters were soon detained by police.
Protesters also voiced scepticism about the government's justification for the war with Iran.
"I'm very suspicious of the reasons. I think the main reason is that Bibi wants to stop his trial," said Cecile, 62, who gave only her first name, referring to Netanyahu with his nickname.
Netanyahu is on trial in a long-running corruption case and has sought a presidential pardon, with US President Donald Trump repeatedly pressuring ‘Israeli’ President Isaac Herzog to grant one.
In a video statement released on Saturday evening, Netanyahu vowed to press ahead with the military campaign against Iran.
"I promised you that we would continue to strike the terror regime in Tehran, and that is exactly what we are doing," Netanyahu said.
"Today, we attacked their petrochemicals hub," he added, after announcing strikes on Iran's steel-producing facilities the day before.
"These two things are their cash machine for funding the war of terror against us and against the entire world. We will continue to strike them," he said.
Protester Cecile said the reasons for the war kept shifting.
"The reasons for the war keep moving and changing all the time. We don't know what will be considered a success or a failure, and we don't know how long it's gonna take," she said.
Since midnight, several waves of Iranian missiles have been launched towards ‘Israel’, including targets in Tel Aviv and other areas of central ‘Israel’.
At least five people were injured after the missile fire, according to ‘Israeli’ medics.
Later on Saturday evening, demonstrators began leaving the square following an alert warning of an incoming missile.
Minutes later, the military reported it had detected an incoming missile from Yemen.
Since February 28, the United States and ‘Israel’ have conducted joint strikes on Iran, prompting the Islamic Republic to retaliate with daily missile barrages targeting ‘Israel’ and several neighbouring countries across the region.
Iran Guards shoot down US MQ-9 drone: statement
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it shot down a US MQ-9 drone over Isfahan in central Iran using an “advanced air defense system,” according to the statement.
Missiles fired by Iran fell in “open areas” in north ‘Israel’: Haaretz
Haaretz said Sunday morning, citing sources, that the missiles fired by Iran in the latest salvo hit “open areas” in northern ‘Israel’.
Iranian drone knocks out two Kuwaiti power units: ministry
The Kuwaiti Electricity Ministry said that two power generation and water desalination plants were targeted by a “hostile Iranian drone”
The attack caused “significant” material damage and forced two power units offline with no injuries reported, according to the statement.
New Iranian missile salvo towards ‘Israel’: state TV
Iranian state television reported Sunday morning that another ballistic missile salvo has been launched targeting ‘Israel’.
Kuwait government complex damaged in drone, missile attack
The Kuwaiti army announced on Sunday that its air defenses intercepted missiles and drones launched toward Kuwait, while authorities reported significant damage to a government complex in the capital following an Iranian attack on Saturday evening.
In a statement, the General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army said that “Kuwaiti air defenses are currently intercepting hostile missile and drone attacks,” noting that “any sounds of explosions heard are the result of air defense systems intercepting the attacks.”
Kuwait’s Ministry of Finance announced damage following “the targeting of the Ministries Complex building by a hostile drone as a result of Iranian aggression.”
It added that the attack “resulted in significant material damage to the building, with no human casualties,” noting that visits to the complex have been suspended and officials will work remotely on Sunday.
The conflict has expanded to Kuwait, the UAE, and Bahrain after Iran began launching retaliatory strikes on Gulf states in response to attacks carried out by the United States and ‘Israel’ against the Islamic Republic since February 28.
Kuwait’s oil ministry hit by drone attack, triggering fire
The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said Sunday morning that the oil sector complex in Shuwaikh was targeted by drones, resulting in a fire at the site, according to a statement by the KPC cited by state media.
No injuries were reported, added the statement.
Images on social media showed fire erupting from a building, which houses both Kuwait’s oil ministry and the headquarters of the KPC.
VIDEO - Netanyahu vows to press ahead with military campaign against Iran
‘Israeli’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows in a video statement to press ahead with the military campaign against Iran.
Kuwait military says air defences responding to attacks
Kuwait's military said on Sunday its air defences were working to intercept missiles and drones fired towards the Gulf nation's territory.
"Kuwaiti Air Defenses are currently responding to hostile missile and drone threats," the Kuwaiti army posted on X, adding that any explosions heard were air defence interceptions.
Haaretz: Iranian missile fell in “open area” in south ‘Israel’
Haaretz said Sunday that an Iranian missile fell in an “open area”, after Iran fired a ballistic missile wave targeting south ‘Israel’.
Circulating photo claims to show US forces searching for missing airman
New photo said to show US forces carrying out their search and rescue mission for the missing F-15 fighter jet crew member in Iran.
Tehran said Friday it had shot down an F-15 warplane and US media reported United States special forces had rescued one of its two crew members, with the other still missing.
Iran's military also said it downed a US A-10 ground attack aircraft in the Gulf, with US media saying the pilot of that plane was rescued.
The local Mehr news agency on Saturday quoted the deputy governor of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province, Fattah Mohammadi, as saying the search for the missing airman involved "popular forces and tribesmen alongside military forces and is still ongoing".
Iran launches missiles at ‘Israel’: army
The ‘Israeli’ military said Sunday morning it detected ballistic missiles launched from Iran.
Sirens were activated in south ‘Israel’.
VIDEO - Houthis claim strike on Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv
The Yemen’s Houthis claim they struck several vital ‘Israeli’ military sites, as well as Lod Airport near Tel Aviv, using ballistic missiles and drones.
"Our armed forces [...] carried out the fifth military operation, using a cluster ballistic missile and a number of drones," Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree said in a video statement.
VIDEO - Chaos at Masnaa Border Crossing after ‘Israeli’ airstrike warning
Crowds and chaos at the Masnaa Border Crossing between Syria and Lebanon, after the ‘Israeli’ military warned it will bomb it claiming it is used for “military activity”.
Iranian media: US strikes areas where missing pilot may be located
Iranian media reported that US forces have carried out strikes in southwestern Iran, targeting areas where a missing American pilot might be.
The reports suggest the strikes may be an attempt to eliminate the pilot after failing to locate them.
A military source cited by Tasnim News Agency said authorities will not confirm whether the pilot is in their custody.
The agency also claimed that US officials have not provided complete information about the first rescued pilot.
Kuwaiti air defenses intercept incoming missiles and drones
Kuwaiti air defenses are currently responding to hostile missile and drone attacks, the General Staff of the Armed Forces said.
Explosions that may be heard are the result of interception by air defense systems, it added.
Authorities urged the public to follow all safety and security instructions issued by the relevant agencies.
Iran’s military rejects Trump's “helpless, nervous” ultimatum
Iran's central military command on Saturday rejected US President Donald Trump's threat to destroy the country's vital infrastructure if it does not accept a peace deal within 48 hours.
General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi, in a statement from the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said Trump's threat was a "a helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action".
And, echoing the religious language of Trump's social media post, he warned that "the simple meaning of this message is that the gates of hell will open for you".
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