2026 Iran War: 2026-04-26

NBC News confirmed an Iranian F-5 fighter evaded Patriot batteries and short-range air defense systems to drop dumb bombs on Camp Buehring, a US base in Kuwait. It remains unclear whether the aircraft survived or was shot down during its return flight.

Trump told Fox News he called off the 18-hour trip to Islamabad, saying the US has all the cards while Iran has none. Iranian delegates including Foreign Minister Araqchi had already left Pakistan after delivering a list of demands. A diplomatic source told Al Arabiya that Iran will not return to negotiations unless Washington removes its naval blockade.