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Showing 201–220 of 1559 events tracked across the Iran conflict
US forces struck the B1 bridge on the Karaj northern bypass west of Tehran on April 2, twice in quick succession. Iranian state media reported the death toll rose to 13 (up from the initial report of 8). The bridge was still under construction at the time. Iran's FM condemned the strike as targeting civilian infrastructure and a potential war crime.
Karaj, IranFrench President Macron said it would be 'unrealistic' to launch a military operation to force open the Strait of Hormuz, speaking during a trip to South Korea. He said France has never supported the military option: 'It would take forever, and would expose all those who go through the strait to risks from the guardians of the revolution but also ballistic missiles.' Macron's statement directly contradicts language Trump used in his Wednesday night address challenging US allies to work toward reopening Hormuz — and deepens the US-Europe split on war strategy.
Seoul / ParisIraq has begun exporting crude oil via tanker trucks through Syria, its oil ministry confirmed, more than a month into the war that has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz. Iraq is a founding OPEC member with oil exports accounting for some 90 percent of its budget revenues — the Hormuz closure is an existential economic threat. Syria will 'ensure safe passage' of the oil, and Iraq says exports will 'gradually' increase. This is the first confirmed alternative routing by an OPEC member state, signaling the Hormuz blockade is now forcing structural changes to regional energy logistics.
Iraq / SyriaIran assured the Philippines that Philippine-flagged vessels, energy sources, and Filipino seafarers will have 'safe, unhindered and expeditious passage' through the Strait of Hormuz, following a direct phone call between the two countries' foreign ministers. The Philippines — a US treaty ally that declared a national energy emergency last month — asked Iran to designate it a 'non-hostile' country. The deal reveals Iran is using the Hormuz blockade as a precision diplomatic instrument, selectively granting exemptions to countries that approach Tehran bilaterally and agree to a de facto neutrality designation.
Strait of Hormuz / Manila / TehranForeign ministers from almost three dozen countries met in a UK-hosted virtual summit on the Strait of Hormuz blockade — chaired by Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, with the US absent. PM Keir Starmer said the meeting would 'assess all viable diplomatic and political measures we can take to restore freedom of navigation, guarantee the safety of trapped ships and seafarers and to resume the movement of vital commodities.' The US is not attending after Trump said the waterway is 'not America's job' — a position that has drawn criticism from European and Asian allies absorbing the economic shock of Iran's Hormuz closure.
London (virtual)The IDF reported that more than 40 Hezbollah operatives were killed and dozens of Hezbollah sites struck in Lebanon over the past 24 hours. The Israeli Air Force bombed dozens of command centers, weapon depots, rocket launchers, and anti-tank missile posts. The Israeli Navy separately struck a Hezbollah weapons depot in southern Lebanon. Ground forces of the 91st Galilee and 36th divisions killed approximately 10 more operatives in direct clashes, targeting a cell and three gunmen on motorcycles. The 146th and 162nd divisions also located and destroyed numerous weapons sites across southern Lebanon.
Southern Lebanon / BeirutCatholic leaders held Holy Thursday prayers at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem without public attendance, as Israel's police approved only a 'limited prayer framework' for clergymen and staff. All major holy sites remain closed due to ongoing Iranian missile fire. The war has coincided with both Passover (the Jewish festival) and Holy Week (the most sacred Christian period), with hundreds of thousands of Israelis sheltering and Christian pilgrims unable to access sites. An international uproar followed last Sunday when police barred Latin Patriarch Pizzaballa from the church, citing safety concerns.
JerusalemIran's Revolutionary Guards Corps issued a formal statement on Thursday asserting that American and Israeli strikes had not decimated the country's missile production centers, long-range drones, air defenses, or electronic warfare systems. 'The United States and Israel know nothing about our vast and strategic capabilities,' the IRGC said. The statement directly contradicts Trump's Wednesday night claim that Iran's 'ability to launch missiles and drones is dramatically curtailed.' US and Israeli officials acknowledge many ballistic missiles and launchers remain intact and that Iran continues to launch missiles and drones.
Tehran, IranEight Muslim-majority countries — Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE — jointly condemned Israel's new law making death by hanging the default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks. The joint statement, released by Pakistan, called the law a wartime measure requiring restraint and emphasized the 'urgent need to refrain from measures that risk further inflaming tensions.' The coalition includes Gulf states that have historically maintained discreet relations with Israel, signaling broader regional diplomatic pressure.
Islamabad / regionalIran executed Amirhossein Hatami after his Supreme Court appeal was rejected, for participating in an attack on a classified military facility during January 2026 protests — the largest crackdown in the Islamic Republic's history. Hatami was convicted of entering a restricted military site, damaging and setting fire to the facility, and attempting to seize weapons. The judiciary's first deputy said January protest cases 'were finalized and sentences were being implemented,' signaling more executions may follow. The execution coincides with Trump's D34 national address threatening Iran with more strikes — a dual message from Tehran: military defiance outward, domestic suppression inward.
Tehran, IranThe US Embassy in Baghdad issued an emergency security alert warning that pro-Iran Iraqi militia groups may conduct attacks in central Baghdad within the next 24-48 hours. The embassy statement on X said: 'Iraqi terrorist militia groups aligned with Iran may intend to conduct attacks in central Baghdad in the next 24-48 hours.' The embassy again urged all Americans in Iraq to leave immediately. The warning signals a significant escalation of the Iraq PMF front in direct response to Trump's national address and his threats of intensified US strikes.
Baghdad, IraqHezbollah fired more than 50 rockets from Lebanon at northern Israel on Thursday morning (Passover first day), according to IDF assessments. One rocket struck the border city of Kiryat Shmona, lightly injuring two people. The large barrage forced hundreds of thousands of Israelis into shelters during Passover morning. The scale of 50+ rockets represents one of the larger single Hezbollah salvos of the conflict and follows Iran's Khatam Al-Anbiya vow of 'crushing, broader, more destructive actions.'
Kiryat Shmona, northern IsraelIran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei stated on state television that Iran will not accept a repeat of past patterns: 'We will not tolerate this vicious cycle of war, negotiations, cease-fire and then repeating the same pattern.' The statement is a direct rejection of any short-term negotiated pause followed by a return to the pre-war dynamic, and appears aimed at Trump's framing of a possible deal. It signals Tehran's demand for fundamental, not tactical, resolution.
Tehran, IranIran's military operational command Khatam Al-Anbiya issued a direct response to Trump's national address on Thursday, vowing 'crushing' attacks against the United States and Israel. The statement, carried on Iranian state TV, declared: 'This war will continue until your humiliation, disgrace, permanent and certain regret, and surrender. Await our more crushing, broader and more destructive actions.' The vow explicitly rejects Trump's wind-down framing and his 'Stone Age' escalation threat, and signals Iran's military intends to intensify rather than de-escalate operations.
Tehran, IranIran continued overnight ballistic missile salvos against northern Israel, with the IDF confirming the fourth attack since midnight (Israel time) by early morning April 2. No injuries or confirmed impacts were reported from the latest waves. At least one missile in the latest salvo carried a cluster bomb warhead — intercepted by IDF defensive systems. The overnight pattern reflects Iran's sustained operational capacity despite CENTCOM's claimed degradation of Iranian launch infrastructure.
Northern IsraelIran launched a ballistic missile attack targeting northern Israel, activating air raid sirens in Haifa and communities across the north. The attack follows the overnight Passover barrage on central Israel and Trump's national address threatening further US strikes. IDF defensive systems engaged. Initial reports show no casualties confirmed. The attack extends Iran's geographic strike pattern beyond the Tel Aviv metro area into northern Israel.
Haifa and northern IsraelMultiple US intelligence agencies have assessed in recent days that the Iranian government is not currently willing to engage in substantial negotiations to end the war, the New York Times reported citing US officials. The assessment directly contradicts Trump's speech framing — in which he implied ceasefire discussions were 'ongoing' — and his earlier Truth Social post claiming Iran's president had asked for a ceasefire. Iran's foreign ministry had already denied any ceasefire request as 'false and baseless.'
Washington, D.C. / TehranIran and Hezbollah launched a coordinated overnight missile and rocket barrage against Israel during Passover night (first night of the holiday), sending millions to shelters. The IDF reported at least 10 Iranian missiles, alongside Hezbollah rocket fire. Four people were lightly wounded, including two babies in Bnei Brak (updated from initial report of 3). Nine impact sites were confirmed. A cluster bomb warhead bomblet damaged a water main in Bnei Brak. Homes, vehicles, and a playground sustained damage. The barrage followed Trump's national address and continued Iran-Hezbollah coordinated pressure despite the US wind-down framing.
Central Israel — Bnei Brak, Tel Aviv metro areaDuring his national address, President Trump issued an explicit escalatory threat: 'If there is no deal with Iran, we are going to hit each and every one of their electric generating plants very hard, and probably simultaneously.' He framed the timeline as 2-3 weeks — the same window he cited for overall drawdown. Trump also said the US would 'bring them back to the Stone Age' with strikes over that period. The power plant threat marks a significant shift from current targeting — striking civilian electrical infrastructure at national scale would raise acute questions under international humanitarian law.
Washington, D.C., United StatesPresident Trump delivered his first prime-time address of Operation Epic Fury from the White House Cross Hall at 9 PM ET (01:00 UTC April 2), declaring the campaign a 'decisive, overwhelming victory.' Trump said Iran's missiles and drone systems have been 'dramatically curtailed' and 'weapons factories and rocket launchers are being blown to pieces.' He reiterated the 2-3 week drawdown timeline, telling the nation the US was winding down 'very soon.' Trump also raised his civilian protest casualty figure from 32,000 to 45,000 killed in Iran, and stated that the nuclear weapon threat had been 'attained' — achieved. Oil prices fell sharply on his remarks, dropping from ~$120 to ~$100/barrel (Brent crude). The speech came hours after Trump posted that Iran's president had asked for ceasefire, which Iran's foreign minister denied as 'false and baseless.'
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