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US-Iran War: 2026-04-07

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 34 updates Last updated 23:58 UTC
23:58 UTC Breaking

Iranian Ballistic Missiles Struck Al-Jubail Industrial City in Saudi Arabia

Iranian ballistic missiles struck Al-Jubail Industrial City in Saudi Arabia, marking one of the deepest Iranian retaliatory strikes into the Arabian Peninsula. Al-Jubail is a major hub for petrochemicals and oil processing. The attack followed Iran warning that any strike on its energy infrastructure would cause regional darkness.
@Middle_East_Spectator
23:55 UTC Breaking

Israeli Defense Forces Running Critically Low on Air Defense Interceptors

Israel has critically depleted its interceptor missile inventory, with reports indicating IDF forces recently deployed a David Sling interceptor from the 2026 stockpile — produced only months ago — suggesting existing reserves are nearly exhausted. Defense analysts warn the shortage could severely limit Israel's ability to defend against ongoing Iranian missile barrages.
@Middle_East_Spectator
23:30 UTC Breaking

Ceasefire Talks Show Progress But Deal by Trump Deadline Remains Unlikely

US and Iran have made progress in ceasefire negotiations over the past 24 hours, though reaching an agreement before President Trump's 8pm deadline still appears unlikely, four sources told Axios journalist Barak Ravid. The report comes as Iran announced the suspension of all diplomatic channels with Washington earlier in the day, adding to uncertainty over the talks.
23:00 UTC Breaking

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Sustained Severe Injuries, Unable to Lead: Reports

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has suffered severe injuries including amputations and brain damage, leaving him unable to effectively lead the country, according to OSINTdefender citing intelligence sources. He has not made any public appearances since assuming the role. The report could not be independently verified.
22:35 UTC

Kataib Hezbollah Releases Kidnapped American Journalist Shelly Kittleson

Kataib Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia, released American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped in Baghdad last week. An Iraqi official confirmed the release — a rare humanitarian development amid the escalating US-Israel military campaign against Iran.
@WarMonitors
22:30 UTC Breaking

Kataib Hezbollah Releases Kidnapped American Journalist Shelly Kittleson

Kataib Hezbollah, an Iranian-backed Iraqi militia, has released American journalist Shelly Kittleson who was kidnapped in Baghdad last week, an Iraqi official confirmed. The release comes amid ongoing regional tensions following the US-Israel strikes on Iran.
21:00 UTC

Germany Condemns US-Israel War on Iran as Breach of International Law

Germany's leaders condemned the US and Israel's attacks on Iran, calling the war a "politically fateful mistake" and a "breach of international law," according to OSINTdefender. The German government has expressed concerns about the escalating tensions and their impact on international relations.
17:30 UTC Breaking

U.S. Strikes Target Kharg Island, Iran's Key Oil Export Terminal

U.S. forces conducted strikes on Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export terminal, with a U.S. source telling i24NEWS the attacks hit military targets and repeated strikes on previously targeted sites. Vice President JD Vance, speaking in Budapest, stated the strikes do not represent a change in U.S. policy toward Iran. Kharg Island is the linchpin of Iran's oil export infrastructure.
OSINTdefender
17:00 UTC Breaking

Iran Told Pakistan It Holds 15,000 Missiles and 45,000 Drones in Arsenal

Iran communicated to Pakistan that its military arsenal remains substantially intact, comprising approximately 15,000 missiles and 45,000 drones, according to the Wall Street Journal. The disclosure came as ceasefire negotiations between Washington and Tehran show conflicting signals ahead of President Trump's 8pm deadline.
Middle East Spectator
16:45 UTC Breaking

IDF Concedes It Overestimated Damage to Hezbollah Missile Capabilities

The Israel Defense Force acknowledged that it significantly overestimated the extent of damage inflicted on Hezbollah's strategic missile arsenal during preemption strikes. The Times of Israel reports the IDF now believes Iran can sustain missile launches for as long as the conflict continues, contradicting earlier assessments of degraded capabilities.
Middle East Spectator
16:30 UTC

Iranian Civilians Mass at Power Plants Vowing to Defend Infrastructure

Videos circulating on Iranian social media show civilians gathering at bridges and power stations across the country, declaring their intention to protect critical infrastructure by any means necessary. The government has warned that those near power stations face likely death from strikes, yet crowds continue to gather with some stating they will defend their country or die with it.
Middle East Spectator
16:04 UTC Breaking

Advisors Fear Trump May Consider Ordering Nuclear Strike on Iran

There are increasing fears within Trump current and former advisory circle that the President may consider ordering a nuclear strike on Iran, according to The Guardian. US and Israeli forces continue strikes on Iranian military, energy and industrial targets amid escalating tensions. International legal experts have raised concerns about potential war crimes implications of such an action.
16:04 UTC Breaking

Hezbollah Releases Footage of Fateh-313 Ballistic Missile Launch at Israeli Settlement

Hezbollah released footage showing the launch of a Fateh-313 guided ballistic missile at Krayot settlement in Israel, fired from an underground base in the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon. The group says its strategic arsenal including guided ballistic missiles remains largely intact despite Israeli claims of extensive preemption. The IDF has admitted it overestimated damage to Hezbollah capabilities.
16:04 UTC Breaking

Trump Threatens to Wipe Out Iranian Civilization, Warns of Massive Retaliation Before 8PM Deadline

US President Trump posted on Truth Social that a whole civilization will die tonight and will never be brought back, while claiming Iran still has time to capitulate before his 8PM ET deadline. The post referenced regime change and expressed frustration at 47 years of Iran-US tensions. Critics have raised concerns about the legal and humanitarian implications of such threats under international law.
15:00 UTC

U.S. Marines Conduct Deck Shoot Operations Aboard USS Tripoli in Arabian Sea

U.S. Central Command released photos of Marines conducting deck shoot operations aboard the America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli in the Arabian Sea, depicting live-fire training as part of ongoing carrier group operations. The images show a significant show of force in the Arabian Sea as part of the broader US military posture in the region.
sentdefender
14:05 UTC Breaking

Iran Cancels All Diplomatic Channels With the United States

Iran has announced the suspension of all diplomatic and indirect communication channels with the United States, canceling any and all message exchanges, according to IRIB state media. The move effectively ends mediated negotiations as Trumps deadline approaches.
14:05 UTC Breaking

Iran President Pezeshkian Registers for Jan Fada Sacrifice Campaign; 14 Million Iranians Sign Up

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced he has registered himself for the Jan Fada campaign to sacrifice his life fighting for Iran if necessary, with over 14 million Iranians already signed up and willing to be called into military service in case of invasion.
14:05 UTC

Iran Suspends All Railway Operations Nationwide

Iran has suspended all railway operations across the country to preserve the safety of passengers and staff, amid intensifying US and Israeli strikes targeting transport and infrastructure nationwide.
14:04 UTC Breaking

IRGC Warns Regional Countries: Self-Restraint Has Ended, Will Target US Partner Infrastructure

The IRGC issued a statement warning regional countries that considerations of good neighborliness and self-restraint have ended, promising to attack US and partner infrastructure across the Persian Gulf in a way that would deprive them of regional oil and gas for years.
08:05 UTC

Explosions reported on Iran Kish Island amid ongoing US-Israel strikes

Reports indicate massive explosions were heard on Kish Island in southern Iran. The island, a major commercial and tourism hub in the Persian Gulf, has been targeted as part of the continued US-Israel military campaign against Iran that began on February 28. Al Hadath sources reported the blasts as part of expanded strikes on Iranian infrastructure.
06:08 UTC

Iranian Oil Sells at Higher Premium Than Brent Crude for First Time in 48 Years

Iranian oil is now selling at a higher premium than Brent crude for the first time in 48 years, Middle East Spectator reports citing NYT. Iran now has near-exclusive access to the Strait of Hormuz, effectively controlling a critical global oil chokepoint and maximizing revenue amid sanctions.
@Middle_East_Spectator
06:07 UTC Breaking

Heavy Strikes Confirmed in Qazvin, Northwest of Tehran

Sources report heavy strikes in Qazvin, a city northwest of Tehran, as US and Israeli military operations continue targeting locations across Iran. The extent of damage and specific targets hit remain unconfirmed. The strikes follow a wave of attacks on Iranian military, energy, and industrial facilities.
@WarMonitors
06:07 UTC Breaking

Trump: ‘Not at All’ Worried About War Crimes, Threatens Iran’s Bridges and Power Plants

US President Trump stated he is not at all concerned about potential war crimes charges while threatening to destroy Iran’s bridges and power plants. Critics raised concerns about legal implications under international humanitarian law as US-Israel strikes continue targeting Iranian infrastructure.
@WarMonitors
05:52 UTC

Iranian drone strikes US military base in Kuwait, 15 servicemembers wounded — CBS News

An Iranian drone attacked a US military base in Kuwait, wounding 15 American servicemembers, CBS News reports. The wounded were transported to hospitals following the strike, which marks a significant escalation of attacks on US assets in the region. This comes as American forces face mounting pressure from attacks across multiple fronts in the Middle East. The strike adds to growing concerns about the widening scope of the US-Iran conflict.
CBS News via Informer.rs
04:06 UTC

Pakistan-Mediated Ceasefire Proposal "Islamabad Accord" Surfaces Between US and Iran

A Pakistan-mediated ceasefire proposal dubbed the "Islamabad Accord" has surfaced, involving an immediate truce and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within days, with a broader agreement targeted within 15-20 days. The plan aims to stabilize global oil flows and involves regional countries in diplomatic efforts.
04:06 UTC Breaking

Satellite Imagery Confirms Fires at Three UAE Oil Sites After Iranian Strikes

New satellite imagery confirms fires at three major UAE oil and gas sites — Asab, Bu Hasa, and Habshan — following Iranian missile strikes, despite Emirati claims the missiles were intercepted. The strategic Habshan-Fujairah pipeline, a key route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, has been impacted.
04:06 UTC Breaking

Iran Rejects Ceasefire Proposal; Trump Calls Iran Response "Not Good Enough"

Iran has rejected a proposal for a temporary 45-day ceasefire aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying it will not be pressured into accepting deadlines. US President Trump described Iran ten-clause response as "not good enough," as negotiations facilitated by regional mediators continue without breakthrough.
00:01 UTC Breaking

US and Israeli Warplanes Strike Shiraz; Shiraz Electronics Industries, Power Plant and Oil Refinery Hit

US and Israeli military aircraft carried out fresh strikes on Shiraz in southern Iran, targeting the Shiraz Electronics Industries complex, a power plant and an oil refinery. The attacks focused on facilities linked to ballistic missile production, air defense systems and drone operations, according to OSINT sources.
@OSINTdefender
00:00 UTC Breaking

Israel Strikes Iran Largest Petrochemical Plant, Responsible for Half of Country Output

Israel has attacked what is described as Iran largest petrochemical facility, which accounts for approximately half of the country petrochemical output. The strike represents a significant escalation targeting Iran civilian-industrial infrastructure, OSINTdefender reported.
@OSINTdefender
22:05 UTC Breaking

US-Israeli Plan for Kurdish Invasion of Iran Collapsed Due to Leaks, Operation Halted

A reported US-Israeli plan to use Kurdish forces to incite a rebellion against the Iranian regime has collapsed before execution. According to OSINT sources, the operation was halted after leaks and widespread distrust derailed the coordination.
22:04 UTC Breaking

Multiple Explosions Reported Across Isfahan; Massive Blast Hits Kish Island

Sources report explosions at multiple locations in Isfahan, a major Iranian city home to nuclear and military facilities. A separate massive explosion was reported on Kish Island in southern Iran. The targets and extent of damage remain unconfirmed.
22:04 UTC Breaking

US Military Strikes Target Chabahar Port in Southeastern Iran

Reports confirm US military attacks on the strategic port city of Chabahar in southeastern Iran. The port, a key naval and commercial hub, has come under direct American strikes as part of the ongoing escalation.
22:04 UTC Breaking

UAE Oil Facilities Burn Following Iranian Strikes; Satellite Imagery Confirms Damage at Asab, Bu Hasa, Habshan

Satellite imagery confirms fires at three major UAE oil and gas sites — Asab, Bu Hasa, and Habshan — following Iranian missile strikes, despite Emirati claims the missiles were intercepted. The Habshan-Fujairah pipeline, a key route bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, has been impacted.
22:04 UTC Breaking

IRGC Intelligence Commander Martyred in Assassination, Supreme Leader Khamenei Issues Statement

Major General Seyyed Majid Khademi, commander of the IRGC Intelligence Organization, has been martyred in what Khamenei described as a Zionist terrorism assassination. The Supreme Leader issued a statement honoring decades of his service and vowed the assassination would not undermine Iran's resolve.