Iran Floats A New Condition For Strait of Hormuz Reopening

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Update: 2026-04-05 00:58 GMT
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2026-04-05 11:33 GMT

Iran drones cause 'severe' damage to oil infrastructure: Kuwait state energy firm

KUWAIT CITY: Attacks by Iranian drones on Sunday resulted in "severe" damage to Kuwaiti oil and petrochemical facilities, the country's state petroleum company said, as Tehran carries out strikes on civilian infrastructure in the Gulf.

The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said a number of facilities of its subsidiary Petrochemical Industries Company "have been subjected to a heinous Iranian attack and targeting involving the use of drones".

It said "the attack resulted in the outbreak of fires at several of these facilities and caused severe material damage". — AFP

2026-04-05 09:28 GMT

US service member missing after Iran shot down jet rescued

A U.S. service member who has been missing since Iran shot down a fighter jet has been rescued, President Donald Trump wrote in a social media post early Sunday.

A frantic U.S. search-and-rescue operation unfolded after the crash of the F-15E Strike Eaglejet on Friday, as Iran also promised a reward for anyone who turned in the “enemy pilot.”

A second crew member was rescued earlier.

Trump wrote that the aviator is injured but “will be just fine,” adding that he took refuge “in the treacherous mountains of Iran.”

Trump added that the rescue involved “dozens of aircraft” and that U.S. had been monitoring his location “24 hours a day, and diligently planning for his rescue.”

The fighter jet was the first U.S. aircraft to have crashed in Iranian territory since the conflict in late February. — AP

2026-04-05 07:18 GMT

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.

2026-04-05 05:46 GMT

UAE says air defences responding to Iran missiles, drones

Emirati air defences were responding to missile and drone attacks from Iran, the United Arab Emirates defence ministry said Sunday, as Tehran said it was targeting aluminium industries in the Gulf nation.

"UAE air defences... are actively engaging with missiles and UAV threats," the ministry posted on X in English, along with an Arabic statement that said the projectiles were coming from Iran.
"MOD (Ministry of Defence) asserts that the sounds heard across the country are the result of ongoing engaging operations of missiles and UAVs," it added.

2026-04-05 05:36 GMT

Iran dismisses Trump ultimatum

Iran's central military command on Saturday brushed aside US President Donald Trump's threat to destroy the country's vital infrastructure if it did not accept a peace deal within 48 hours.

General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi called Trump's ultimatum "a helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action".
Trump had posted on social media earlier in the day: "Time is running out -- 48 hours before all Hell will reign (sic) down on them."

2026-04-05 05:36 GMT

Three killed in northwestern Iran

US-Israeli strikes in Ardabil province near Iran's northwestern border with Azerbaijan killed three people, Iranian media cited an official as saying.

The strikes on Jafarabad and Germi killed three people and wounded three others, said Tasnim news agency, citing the deputy security officer of Ardabil's governor.

2026-04-05 05:35 GMT

Missiles targeting Israel

Israel was targeted by missiles launched from Iran on Sunday, the Israeli military said on social media.

2026-04-05 04:06 GMT



2026-04-05 01:56 GMT

Iran strikes on Kuwait

Kuwait's military said its air defences were working Sunday to intercept missiles and drones, as Tehran continued its campaign in the Gulf in response to US-Israeli strikes.

An Iranian drone attack had also caused "significant" damage to a government building in Kuwait City on Saturday evening, a finance ministry statement said. There were no reports of deaths or injuries.

2026-04-05 01:30 GMT

US Revokes Green Cards of Iran-Linked Individuals, Detains Them

The US Department of State has revoked the lawful permanent resident (LPR) status of certain foreign nationals accused of supporting Iran’s regime. Following the termination of their green card status, they were taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Read more: 


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