Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for attacks on petrochemical facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait. According to a statement carried by Iranian media, the strikes were carried out in response to earlier attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure and a bridge in Karaj, west of Tehran. The IRGC described the action as retaliation against assaults allegedly conducted by the United States and Israel.

The statement further warned that if civilian facilities in Iran are targeted again, the IRGC will launch a second wave of attacks that would be stronger and more extensive. The situation has become more tense as U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly set a 48-hour deadline, warning that if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, American forces could target energy and desalination infrastructure.

The developments mark a sharp escalation in regional tensions, with both sides signaling readiness for further confrontation if demands are not met.

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has expressed deep concern over the safety of Iran’s nuclear facilities following a reported US-Israeli strike. In a message posted on social media platform X, Tedros warned that such attacks pose a serious risk of nuclear accidents with potentially devastating health consequences lasting for generations. He added that as the conflict escalates, so do the associated risks and threats.

According to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), a projectile struck near the Bushehr nuclear power plant, killing one worker after debris fell on the site. Bushehr is Iran’s only operational nuclear power plant and is located in a city of about 250,000 people, considered one of the country’s key industrial and military centers.

The incident has heightened international concern about the potential for further escalation and the safety of nuclear infrastructure in conflict zones.

A clash reportedly broke out between US and Iranian forces during a search and rescue mission in Iran to recover the second crew member of a US F-15 fighter jet that had been shot down. The injured crew member was rescued, according to Donald Trump, who said the injuries occurred when the aircraft was downed, not during the gunfire. The incident took place as multiple US warplanes participated in the operation.

Trump stated that no US personnel were killed or injured in the clashes. However, Iranian sources claimed that a US drone was shot down during the search effort. Video footage from the previous Friday appeared to show several individuals firing at a US Black Hawk helicopter.

The confrontation adds to ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, which have recently been marked by mutual accusations and military incidents, according to the report.

Iran has executed two men accused of working for the United States and Israel. According to the country’s judiciary, the executions were carried out after the Supreme Court upheld the final verdict. The men, identified as Mohammad-Amin Biglari and Shahin Vahedparast, were alleged to have been involved with foreign powers during anti-government protests earlier this year.

A statement published on the judiciary’s website, Mizan Online, confirmed the executions and noted that the two were linked to demonstrations that intensified in January. The judiciary described their actions as collaboration with foreign entities during a period of unrest.

The report, citing Gulf News, did not provide further details about the nature of their alleged activities or the judicial process beyond the Supreme Court’s review and confirmation of the death sentences.

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for shooting down a US aircraft that was engaged in a rescue mission to locate a missing pilot. The incident reportedly occurred in the southern region of Isfahan, according to Iranian state-linked media reports published on April 5, 2026.

Fars News, citing its Telegram channel, shared an image showing thick smoke rising from a field and described the event as a desperate attempt by former US President Donald Trump to cover up a major defeat. The report emerged shortly after Trump announced that the missing crew member had been rescued. The latest claim follows earlier incidents on Friday in which Iran said it had downed two US warplanes—an F-15 and an A-10—in separate engagements. In total, seven US aircraft have reportedly been destroyed in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

The situation underscores escalating hostilities between the two nations, with both sides reporting losses and issuing conflicting statements about recent military operations.

At least five people were killed and 170 others injured in an attack by the United States and Israel on Iran’s Mahshahr Petrochemical Complex in Khuzestan Province. The strike targeted the special petrochemical economic zone near the Persian Gulf, a key industrial hub that supplies a significant portion of Iran’s national petrochemical production.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged responsibility for the attack in a video statement posted on social media platform X. He said the strike followed earlier operations that destroyed 70 percent of Iran’s steel production capacity used for weapons manufacturing. The Mahshahr complex is a central part of Iran’s energy infrastructure.

According to the same report, more than 30 universities have been attacked since the start of the ongoing conflict, underscoring the widening scope of hostilities in the region.

On April 3, during the 35th day of the US-Israeli aggression, an American F-15 fighter jet was destroyed in Iran. The aircraft carried two pilots; the United States claimed to have rescued one but did not disclose any details. The other pilot remains missing, and US forces are reportedly searching for him. According to Tasnim News Agency, citing military sources, the United States has attempted to bomb locations in Iran where it believes the missing pilot might be, effectively trying to kill him.

The report said the bombings targeted areas in Kohgiluyeh city of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province, based on suspicions that the pilot was hiding there. The source did not confirm whether the pilot is currently in Iranian custody but suggested that the United States may not have been truthful about the first pilot it claimed to have rescued.

The situation underscores rising tensions in the ongoing US-Israeli military operations and uncertainty surrounding the fate of the missing pilot.

Iran has issued a new warning to the United States and Israel amid its ongoing conflict with both countries. A senior Iranian security official stated that Tehran is advancing according to its war plans and a specific list of targets, adding that a major surprise awaits Washington and Tel Aviv. The official also said that Iran has ordered the seizure of assets belonging to more than a hundred individuals accused of supporting enemy forces inside and outside the country.

According to a statement published by Fars News Agency, the Iranian official dismissed former US President Donald Trump’s threat of attacking bridges as “ridiculous,” calling it a sign of US military failure, including the downing of its aircraft. He asserted that Iran has mastered asymmetric warfare tactics to gradually weaken its enemies, while the US has failed in quick-strike strategies.

The Tehran prosecutor’s office has instructed the freezing of bank accounts and confiscation of assets of over a hundred influential figures accused of aiding foreign adversaries, reflecting Iran’s tightening internal measures during the conflict.

Iran has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy key Iranian infrastructure if Tehran fails to agree to a peace deal within 48 hours. The warning, issued through Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, demanded that Iran open the Strait of Hormuz by Monday or face severe consequences. In his post, Trump reiterated that the deadline was approaching and warned that “hell” would descend on Iran if it did not comply.

In response, Iran’s central military headquarters, Khatam al-Anbiya, issued a statement dismissing Trump’s ultimatum. General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi described the U.S. president’s remarks as “helpless, confused, unbalanced, and irrational.” He further warned that Trump’s message implied that “the gates of hell” would open for the United States if it acted on its threats.

The exchange underscores escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran over control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital global oil route. The situation remains volatile as both sides trade warnings without signs of de-escalation.

An Iranian military spokesperson has warned that if tensions continue to rise, the entire region could become a 'hell' for the United States and Israel. Ebrahim Zulfaqari, spokesperson for Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said that any attempt to defeat the Islamic Republic would be like sinking into quicksand. Separately, the unit’s commander, Ali Abdollahi, threatened to open the 'gates of hell' for both countries.

Their remarks came after US President Donald Trump reportedly gave Iran 48 hours to reach an agreement or open the Strait of Hormuz, warning that otherwise 'hell would descend' on the country. Abdollahi described Trump as an 'aggressive and warmongering' president and called his threat to attack Iran’s infrastructure a 'desperate, unbalanced, and foolish act.'

Abdollahi further stated that if the United States strikes Iranian infrastructure, Tehran would target American and Israeli military facilities without any restrictions.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned Gulf countries about potential radioactive risks following an attack near the Bushehr nuclear power plant. In a social media post on April 4, 2026, Araghchi said Israel and the United States had already carried out four attacks on the Bushehr facility. He cautioned that any radioactive leak from such incidents would not affect Tehran but could devastate the capitals of Gulf nations.

Araghchi compared the situation to Western outrage over the conflict surrounding Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, questioning the lack of similar concern for Iran’s nuclear site. He also claimed that recent strikes on Iran’s petrochemical installations revealed the true intentions of its adversaries.

The warning underscores heightened regional tensions and the potential environmental and security risks posed by repeated attacks near sensitive nuclear infrastructure in Iran.

Iran’s Minister of Science, Research and Technology, Hossein Simai Saraf, claimed that more than 30 Iranian universities have come under direct attack since the country entered into conflict with the United States and Israel. According to him, non-military facilities and essential educational and research infrastructures were deliberately targeted, depriving millions of students of access to education and research.

Reports from the Iranian Red Crescent and local media stated that several buildings at Tehran’s Shahid Beheshti University were damaged on Friday following attacks by the United States and Israel. Iranian authorities described the strikes on universities as a deliberate attempt to weaken the nation’s scientific and cultural foundations.

The situation underscores growing concerns about the impact of the ongoing conflict on Iran’s education sector and civilian infrastructure, as the country continues to face military pressure from opposing forces.

Iran’s top joint military command claimed on Friday that its advanced new air defense system was responsible for shooting down two US warplanes. The state news agency IRNA reported that one of the aircraft was an F-15E flying over southwestern Iran, while the other, an A-10 Warthog, was participating in a rescue mission for the first aircraft’s crew.

According to IRNA, military spokesperson Ebrahim Zulfaqari described the incident as a major humiliation for the United States and Israel. He credited Iran’s domestically developed air defense technology for the success and said the new systems were being deployed across the country to ensure full control of Iranian airspace.

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has not yet officially confirmed any details regarding the reported downing of the aircraft, leaving key aspects of the incident unverified.

Iran has announced that ships carrying essential goods will be allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by Iranian state media cited by CNN. The decision comes after Tehran had previously restricted navigation in the vital waterway, disrupting global maritime transport.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important shipping routes, and its closure or restriction has significant global trade implications. World leaders have been making strong efforts to ensure the security of the strait, though some commercial vessels have continued limited passage under the earlier restrictions. Iran had previously stated that the waterway would remain open to ships not linked to the interests of the United States, Israel, or their allies.

The new permission for essential goods transport is expected to ease some of the pressure on international shipping and supply chains affected by the earlier restrictions.

Russia has removed additional personnel from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant as safety concerns intensify. The state nuclear corporation Rosatom confirmed that it had withdrawn more workers due to what it described as a worrying situation. According to Russian media, 198 employees were evacuated from the site on Saturday. Rosatom has been gradually pulling out staff since the outbreak of war in Iran in late February.

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that a security worker at the Bushehr facility was killed during a recent attack, which also damaged one of the plant’s buildings due to shockwaves and debris. Rosatom chief Alexey Likhachev warned that conditions around the plant were moving toward the “worst possible scenario.”

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cautioned that attacks by the United States and Israel near the Bushehr nuclear site pose serious risks not only to Iran but to the entire Gulf region.