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US-Iran War: Day 38 — Live Updates

Monday, April 6, 2026 3 updates Last updated 02:06 UTC Day 38
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Iranian missile strikes BAPCO refinery in Bahrain

An Iranian missile struck the BAPCO petroleum refinery in Bahrain, marking one of the farthest-ranging Iranian ballistic missile attacks since the conflict began. The attack represents an escalation of Irans retaliatory campaign beyond Israeli and US military targets in the region. No casualties or hazardous material leaks have been reported at the facility so far.
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Trump sets Tuesday deadline for Iran to reopen Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump issued a stark ultimatum to Iran via social media, threatening to target power plants and bridges if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday. Trump wrote: Open the f***ing Strait, you crazy bastards, or you will live in hell — just watch! Iran rejected the proposal to reopen the Strait in exchange for a temporary ceasefire, with an Iranian official stating: We have lost the keys. The Hormuz strait is a critical global oil shipping lane through which roughly 20% of the worlds oil passes.
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Russia evacuates 198 staff from Bushehr nuclear plant amid nearby attacks

Russia has evacuated 198 personnel from the Bushehr nuclear power plant in Iran following ongoing attacks in the surrounding area, according to OSINT reports. The evacuation raises concerns about nuclear safety risks at the facility, though no damage to the plant itself has been reported. The International Atomic Energy Agency has not issued a public statement on the situation.
Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant model — foam from Elgaland Vargaland, via Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0
Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant model — foam from Elgaland Vargaland, via Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0