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A Ukrainian rocket attack killed at least six people and wounded four, including a 14-year-old, in the Belgorod region's Koloskovo village near the border; a separate Astrakhan drone strike killed a woman. Russia said it intercepted 205 Ukrainian drones and several southern airports imposed temporary flight restrictions as cross-border strikes continued.
US defense chief Pete Hegseth says the Iran war has cost about $37.5 billion to date as he and Joint Chiefs Chair Dan Caine push for a $1.5 trillion defense budget, including roughly $70 billion for the Iran conflict; Moody’s Analytics estimates domestic costs could reach $150 billion, while critics question funding amid ongoing strikes and a collapsed MoU.
A Trump administration official says the war with Iran has shifted from pursuing regime change to ensuring oil shipments can move through the Strait of Hormuz, amid rising casualties (16 Americans killed) and renewed strikes on Iran’s IRGC. Democratic critics argue the conflict lacks clear objectives, while President Trump pushes sanctions on Iran as part of broader Russia-related legislation, signaling a polarization in strategy and an ongoing security challenge centered on Iran and regional oil routes.
After Iran’s attacks killed two U.S. service members in Jordan, the United States launched its eighth straight night of strikes against Iran, targeting IRGC facilities and other military sites to degrade Tehran’s ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes as both sides exchange blows and ceasesfire talks falter, with Iran’s leadership warning of “unforgettable lessons” and vowing a decisive response; reports also indicate spillover incidents in Kuwait and Bahrain.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards threaten to close the Strait of Hormuz and other export routes as the US conducts fresh strikes on Iranian targets, risking broader disruptions to global oil flows. CENTCOM says the new strikes degraded Iran’s ability to attack shipping, including a 90-minute operation against targets on Greater Tunb Island. Iran also claims attacks on US interests in Jordan, Kuwait and Bahrain while a renewed US port blockade limits Iranian shipments; President Trump has floated hard-line threats tied to talks, contributing to a surge in oil prices amid heightened regional tension.
Iran launched attacks on American bases in the Gulf in retaliation for a wave of U.S. strikes, while Washington said it had hit more than 80 Iranian targets to degrade Tehran’s ability to threaten ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claimed it struck about 85 key sites around Bandar Salman, Bahrain, and Kuwait, raising tensions and threatening the fragile ceasefire as talks pause during funeral events for Supreme Leader Khamenei; oil prices rose on the renewed confrontation and negotiations in Doha remain on hold.
Israeli forces captured the Crusader-era Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon, marking their deepest advance into Lebanon in 25 years as they vow to press deeper against Hezbollah amid a stalled April truce and more than 3,000 Lebanese deaths since March.
US forces say they struck Iranian targets in self-defence after Iran fired missiles, drones and small boats at three US Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz; Iran claims it attacked ‘enemy’ units after a US strike on an Iranian tanker, with drones shot down and explosions reported near Qeshm and Bandar Abbas. Washington says it intercepted inbound threats and does not seek escalation, while Trump says the ceasefire holds but warns Tehran to sign a deal or face consequences.
Trump says the US-Iran ceasefire remains in place after a late-night exchange of fire in the Strait of Hormuz; the US framed its response as self-defence against Iranian attacks on US ships, while Iran claimed it damaged US forces and accused Washington of violating the ceasefire. The incident unfolds amid ongoing talks on a peace framework and warnings from both sides of possible escalation if conditions aren’t met.
Iran has absorbed massive US-Israeli attacks that have degraded its military but it remains a stubborn regional foe. The country is still capable of strikes in the region, including actions linked to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar and damage to facilities in Kuwait, signaling that while weakened, Iran shows resilience and willingness to retaliate against perceived adversaries.
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claim responsibility for a missile attack on Israel, their first since the regional war began, stoking fears of renewed Red Sea shipping disruption.
Iran attacked a Saudi base, wounding at least 10 U.S. troops, prompting ongoing U.S. and allied assessments and raising tensions across the Middle East as officials weigh next steps and regional security implications.
As Iran continues its campaign against Gulf states, Saudi Arabia says missiles and drones were intercepted while Kuwait reports port damage; Tehran also claims the Strait of Hormuz is closed and says ships were turned back, signaling a broader traffic disruption. Iran is moving to formalize transit fees for vessels, drawing international concern. Concurrently, President Trump says talks with Iran are going very well and has extended a pause on strikes against energy sites to April 6, with European officials signaling possible direct talks amid market jitters from the war uncertainty.
Amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, Trump claimed Iran sent a 'present' by allowing oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, with accompanying briefs on ongoing strikes, a four-to-six week war timeline, assurances to protect Gulf allies, and questions about Iran’s nuclear program, alongside broader military and political maneuvering.
A U.S. F-35 conducting a combat mission over Iran was damaged by what is believed to be Iranian fire and made an emergency landing at a U.S. airbase in the Middle East. The pilot is reported in stable condition and the incident is under investigation. If confirmed, it would mark the first time Iran has struck a U.S. aircraft in the current conflict; the jet is valued at about $100 million.