The situation on the Iranian front is taking an extremely dangerous turn after the Iranian army and the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) not only rejected the 45-day ceasefire plan of the United States—which has been truly humiliated—but are also intensifying missile strikes. They are approaching a wave of 100 and have increased missile attacks ninefold, raising strike packages to a terrifying number. Iran attacked Kuwait with incredible ferocity because the American operation in Isfahan, Iran—ostensibly to rescue an American pilot but aimed at stealing uranium—was launched from there.
The Al-Adiri base in Kuwait suffered destruction while many American planes and helicopters are in flames… meanwhile, Israel suffered a debacle from the new wave of attacks, specifically Tel Aviv and Haifa. Iran struck the Jubail Industrial Zone with incredible ferocity; with a production of 60 million tons, it represents approximately 6% to 8% of total global petrochemical production. At the same time, in a state of frenzy, the American President Trump emphasized that Iranians are animals and for this reason, he will also kill civilians… and he does not consider this a war crime. Clearly, Trump, who is being defeated by Iran, has lost his cool… however, he gave another one-day extension to the ultimatum for April 8, 2026, from the original April 7 plan.
Pezeshkian (President of Iran): We are ready to sacrifice ourselves
We are ready to sacrifice ourselves, claims Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian a few hours before the expiration of President Donald Trump's ultimatum. "Over 14 million brave Iranians have so far declared their readiness to sacrifice their lives in defense of Iran. I too have sacrificed my life for Iran, I am doing it, and I will continue to do so," Pezeshkian wrote on X. It is noted that Iran's population amounts to approximately 90 million.
Trump amok: Iranians are animals, I will kill civilians too, it’s not a war crime
Strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure do not constitute a war crime, stated US President Trump, according to USA Today. "They have killed 45,000 people in the last month, maybe even more, about 60,000, killing protesters. They are animals. And we must stop them. We cannot allow them to have nuclear weapons. It's that simple," Trump explained. On April 5, Trump, on his social media account Truth Social, called on Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz; otherwise, Iran "will live in hell."
In turn, Iran's Permanent Mission to the UN noted that Trump's recent statements indicate Washington's intention to commit a war crime. On February 28, the US, along with Israel, launched a military operation against Iran. Many cities in the Islamic Republic were attacked, including the capital. One attack hit the residence of Supreme Leader Khamenei. He did not survive. In response, Iran is striking with missiles and drones against Israel, US military bases, and US allies in the Middle East.
Trump in a strategic impasse has lost control: Added another day to April 8, 2026, for the Hormuz or Hell ultimatum
American President Trump, who, according to experts, is in a strategic impasse, stated that he added another day to the previous deadline-ultimatum to Iran. Trump recently stated that if Iran did not open the Strait of Hormuz, he would bomb power stations. Iran announced that it would give a harsh response to Trump's madness. Following Iran's reaction, Trump said he had added three days to the previous time (i.e., the first 48 hours). When the scheduled time arrived and Iran resisted, Trump announced that he had extended it for another 10 days! During this period, many American fighter jets were also targeted by Iran and the situation worsened for the Americans. During this time, Trump was looking for his pilots and ultimately it was not clear what happened to them. Then Trump said again that Iran had 48 hours for his new ultimatum to Iran! Again, Iran refused and said that if Trump did something crazy, a special surprise would await him. Trump stated again that he had added another day and extended the deadline until Tuesday, April 7. Once again, Iran refused and Trump reported that he had added another day, i.e., April 8, 2026, for his ultimatum.
Axios: Trump may postpone the ultimatum to Iran if he sees an agreement approaching
At the same time, however, all scenarios remain open. A report by Axios leaves a window of hope, stating that if Trump sees that an agreement with Iran may be approaching, then he may postpone his ultimatum to Iran. "If the president sees that a deal is being reached, he will likely wait. But he and only he makes this decision," a senior administration official told Axios. Another American official claimed that there is "skepticism" about whether there will be an extension this time.
Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan: We are at a critical and sensitive point
Pakistan's efforts to end the war are reaching a "critical and sensitive" stage, says the Iranian ambassador in Islamabad. "The positive and productive efforts of Pakistan to end the US-Israel war with Iran are approaching a 'critical and sensitive' stage. Stay tuned," Iran's ambassador to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, says in a post on X.
Fars: Trump sends J.D. Vance for negotiations with Iran
The Iranian news agency Fars reported, citing a source from Tehran, that Iran received proposals from the US to resolve the conflict, which include, among other things, the involvement of Vice President J.D. Vance instead of the American president's special envoy Steve Witcoff in the negotiations. According to the source, "Trump appears clearly willing to meet and agree. The US proposal includes the removal of Witcoff due to his close relationship with the environment of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the start of negotiations with Vance to create a serious dialogue in response to the demands of the Islamic Republic of Iran." The source added that the US is deeply concerned about a potential increase in energy prices next week due to the ongoing conflict with Iran and wants to avoid it.
The Times: Mojtaba Khamenei in serious condition, unable to rule
The Supreme Leader of Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei, is in a state of loss of consciousness and is receiving care for a "serious" medical problem in the city of Qom, and is unable to rule the country, according to an intelligence assessment cited by The Times. "Mojtaba Khamenei is receiving care in Qom in serious condition, unable to participate in any decision-making by the regime," states a diplomatic note based on US-Israeli intelligence and shared with their Gulf allies, as the report points out. This marks the first time Khamenei's location has been made public since the start of the war, when he was thought to have been injured in the first attacks on February 28.
Radan (Iran Police): We dismantled a spy network in 25 provinces
The Chief of the National Police of Iran, Ahmadreza Radan, announced the identification and dismantling of a network linked to the enemy in 25 provinces. Ahmadreza Radan informed about the execution of an extensive and coordinated police operation nationwide and stated that a large and well-organized network belonging to a foreign intelligence service, consisting of traitors to the homeland and traitors to the people of Iran, was identified and neutralized in 25 provinces. During these coordinated operations, 85 members of the network were arrested, who were gathering and sending sensitive information and positions. Radan emphasized that these individuals aimed to facilitate hostile actions by sending information about public service facilities and infrastructure, checkpoints, and positions where security forces are stationed to the US-Israeli enemy for use in military operations. As he said, specialized electronic equipment, Starlink devices, weapons, ammunition, and other related items were seized from the defendants.
Press TV: Iran decimated targets in Israel and the Al-Adiri and Ali al-Salem US air bases in Kuwait
Iran and the Military General Staff announced the destruction of targets in Israel and air bases in Kuwait, reports Press TV. "Key facilities in the north and south of Tel Aviv, strategic centers in Haifa, chemical plants in Beersheba, and Israeli troops in Petah Tikva were hit by precision ballistic missiles. Several aircraft at the Ali al-Salem air base in Kuwait were hit by precision missiles and drones. The American Al-Adiri air base in Kuwait was hit by a missile and drone attack, resulting in the destruction of helicopter hangars and facilities for American military personnel." According to the television channel, the command and control centers of the American Victoria base in Baghdad also came under fire, but the attacks were carried out by the Islamic resistance in Iraq.
Seyed Majid Mousavi (IRGC): We plowed through Haifa, Israel's air defense collapsed
Brigadier General Seyed Majid Mousavi, commander of the IRGC Aerospace Force, wrote on social media: "By abandoning the northern cities of Israel, the regime essentially accepted the defeat of the balance of power." The refinery, power stations, ports, and railway lines in the Bay of Haifa were attacked by Iranian missiles in the last 24 hours, and there was no news of missile interceptions.
Houthis: Joint operation with Iran, Hezbollah
The Houthis issued a statement mentioning a joint operation with Iran and Hezbollah against Israel. As the Iranian news agency Tasnim reports, the Houthis targeted positions in Umm al-Rashrash in Israel with missiles and drones, in a joint operation with the Iranian Revolutionary Guards and Hezbollah. Brigadier General Yahya Saree, spokesman for the Houthis, stated that the joint operation with Iran and the Lebanese resistance achieved its goals and will continue. Israeli media reported that an "extensive joint attack from Iran, Yemen, and Lebanon toward the interior of Israel" has begun, while Iranian television officially announced the launch of a new series of missiles by the armed forces toward Israel.
Iran to UN: Trump confessed he intervened to turn peaceful protests into violence and bloodshed
The permanent representative of Iran to the UN, Amir Saeed Iravani, in a letter to the Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council, emphasized the admission of US President Donald Trump of intervention in Iran's internal affairs. Iravani noted that this clear confession is a clear confirmation of the Islamic Republic's position that the US attempted to turn peaceful protests in Iran into violence, internal unrest, and bloodshed. In his letter, Iravani recalled that in a telephone interview with Fox News on April 5, 2026, Trump admitted that "Washington armed opposition Kurdish groups in Iran during the January protests." This fact, according to the letter, constitutes a violation of the United Nations Charter and the basic principles of international law, as supporting and arming armed and terrorist groups on the territory of another state is illegal and creates international responsibility. The letter also points out that any material support to armed groups participating in terrorist acts constitutes state support of terrorism and violates the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (1999) and UN Security Council Resolution 1373. These illegal actions are considered a serious threat to regional and international peace and security. The letter concludes that the US bears full responsibility for any damage and suffering caused to citizens and non-military entities during the unrest of December 2025 and January 2026, and calls on the Security Council to categorically condemn these dangerous statements and ensure that such violations do not go unanswered.
Rahimi (Iran Ministry of Sports): Appeal to young Iranians to form a human chain around power plants
The next few hours are expected to be dramatic as at 03:00 on the morning of Wednesday, April 8, the ultimatum of US President Donald Trump to Iran for reaching an agreement expires, threatening that otherwise, he will level all of Iran's energy infrastructure within 4 hours. In this context, Iran's Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports called on young people to form a "human chain" around the country's power plants. "I call on all young people, cultural and artistic figures, athletes, and champions to participate in the national campaign 'Human Chain of Iranian Youth for a Bright Tomorrow,'" Alireza Rahimi wrote on Monday, 6/4, on the X platform. "Tomorrow, Tuesday 7/4 at 14:00, next to the power plants across the country, with every conviction and preference, we will stand hand-in-hand to say: Attacking public infrastructure is a war crime," Rahimi pointed out.
Iran Central Headquarters: America has been humiliated in West Asia
The rude rhetoric and baseless threats of the US President will not be able to compensate for America's humiliation in West Asia, emphasized a spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya central headquarters. Responding to the US President's bold rhetoric, he stressed in a statement: "The rude, bold rhetoric and baseless threats of the delusional US President will not be able to compensate for America's shame and humiliation in the region of West Asia." Iran organized offensive operations against the administrative, operational, logistical, and military-industrial infrastructure of the American and Zionist forces, starting the 98th wave of Operation Promise of Truth 4.
Targets hit
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In the first part of this operation, fighters of the Revolutionary Guard Navy targeted the Israeli container ship SDN 7 with a cruise missile, which caught fire after being destroyed.
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The US Navy amphibious assault ship, hull number LHA-7, was hit by a wave of offensive missiles, forcing it to retreat toward the Indian Ocean.
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North and south of Tel Aviv, strategic centers in Haifa, chemical companies and factories in Beersheba, and the assembly point of the Zionist army in Petah Tikva were hit with precision by Iranian ballistic missiles.
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In another part of the offensive operations, the joint drone production center of the Israeli regime in the Emirates and a number of aircraft stationed at the Ali al-Salem base were hit with precision by drones and missiles.
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In the second phase of the 98th wave, the American "Al-Adiri" base in Kuwait was attacked with missiles and drones by the IRGC Aerospace Force, and as a result of this action, the helicopter storage area and the facilities of the invading forces of the American terrorist army were destroyed.
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The command and control centers of the American Victoria base in Baghdad became the target of the successful and powerful operations of the Iraqi Islamic Resistance.
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Five hideouts and locations of terrorist groups in northern Iraq also came under attack by unmanned aerial vehicles (drones).
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In a carefully planned operation, Iran, using destructive drones, hit the Al-Kharj base and the Al-Adiri camp of the American terrorists in strikes by the Arash-2 destructive drones. The deployment of E-3 AWACS aircraft and MQ-9 drones has served as America's eyes in the region and, given the deployment of these types of aircraft and the refueling of aircraft at the Al-Kharj base, this base plays a key role in supporting American operations. Due to the deployment of ground units, special forces, and the Night Stalkers helicopter unit, the Al-Adiri camp, located in Kuwait, played a significant role in the enemy's failed operation in southern Isfahan.
Iran struck the Jubail Industrial Zone in Saudi Arabia with incredible ferocity
Explosions and extensive damage occurred in the Jubail Industrial Zone in Saudi Arabia after attacks from Iran. The Jubail Industrial Zone, with a production of 60 million tons, represents approximately 6% to 8% of total global petrochemical production. Saudi Arabia's SABIC, a Middle Eastern petrochemical giant with American shareholders, is one of the most important investors. The Sadara complex, belonging to the American company Dow Chemical, and the Admiral project, belonging to Aramco and Total Energies, are also among the most important petrochemical projects in Jubail.
Saudi Arabia confirms missile attack on energy facilities
The Saudi Ministry of Defense confirmed a missile attack on the country's energy facilities, but at the same time stated: "Ballistic missile remnants fell near energy facilities and a damage assessment is underway." The spokesman for the Saudi Ministry of Defense also claimed that it intercepted 7 ballistic missiles fired toward the area.
Wall Street Journal: Americans dropped 100 large 900kg bombs while rescuing their pilot in Isfahan, Iran
During the rescue of the second crew member of the F-15E, American B-1 bombers dropped approximately 100 powerful bombs, weighing over 900kg, in Iran, revealed the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), citing sources. According to information, the bombs fell on roads, people, and units of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). This measure was taken to ensure the success of the mission, the official stated in an interview with the Wall Street Journal. The American military focused particularly on destroying roads near the rescue site. This was done to prevent Iranian forces from approaching American troops and aircraft. Some of the craters formed on the roads are visible from space, thanks to satellite images. Earlier, Trump… threatened to imprison the person who leaked this information… regarding the search for the American pilot. Meanwhile, he also threatened legal action against journalists if they did not hand over those who provided the information. The US president called the person who leaked this information… "sick."
JP Morgan: It is terrifying… but Iran has increased its missile launch rate against Israel ninefold
The number of Iranian missile attacks has reached 9 times the number of the early days. Based on the American bank JP Morgan, the rate of Iranian missile attacks on Israel has increased dramatically compared to the early days of the war, ninefolding the rate! Based on JP Morgan, one in three Iranian missiles hits the target with precision. The very strict censorship of the Israeli military prevents the publication of photos and videos from these attacks. The recognition of this high hit rate (which Iran says is higher than 1 in 3) confirms two points: First, despite all claims, Iran's missile capabilities have not only not decreased but have also increased significantly both in terms of the volume of missiles launched and in terms of the quality of missiles and shots since the early days. Second, Israel's defense is facing a very serious crisis. Israel's skies are essentially in the hands of Iran.
Tucker Carlson shocking: US attack on Iran threatens the world with Great Depression and famine
A US attack on Iran threatens the world with a Great Depression and famine due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, stated American journalist Tucker Carlson. "We are already prepared to plunge the world into a Great Depression and famine. And this is not fear-mongering or hysteria, it is mathematics. 30% of global fertilizers, 20% of energy comes from the Persian Gulf. Yes, this is a Great Depression." According to Tucker Carlson, the problems with passage through the Strait of Hormuz will cause fertilizer shortages not only in Africa but also in the United States. "It will happen anyway," Tucker Carlson warned his compatriots.
Mohamed Marandi (Iranian Professor): The US failed to destroy Iran's defensive capabilities
The United States is beginning to attack more civilian targets, while Iran's defensive capabilities remain in the background, stated University of Tehran professor Mohamed Marandi. "This war was supposed to end in two days and our missiles were supposed to run out in a week. And now we are in the sixth week and the Iranians are launching powerful strikes. Meanwhile, the US is currently targeting essentially only civilian infrastructure, as they have failed to destroy Iran's defensive capabilities." According to Mohamed Marandi, all military facilities are deep underground, which is why they remained untouched. "That's why Iran continues to launch missiles and drones and shoot down planes on a daily basis. And the US, frustrated, is beginning to bomb more and more civilian targets: apartment buildings and hospitals," the professor concluded.
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