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Missile debris injures 12 in UAE after interception, officials say
Twelve people, mostly Nepali and Indian nationals, were wounded by falling missile debris in the Ajban area of the UAE following a successful air defense interception. One Nepali citizen sustained serious injuries, according to the Abu Dhabi Media Office.
03 April 2026
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Bahrain says it intercepted 445 drones, 188 missiles since Feb. 28
Bahrain’s Defense Force announced that its air defense systems have destroyed 445 drones and 188 missiles since February 28, when Iranian retaliatory strikes began. The Gulf kingdom said its forces remain on high alert against what it called “malicious Iranian aggression.”
03 April 2026
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Iran IRGC naval intelligence deputy chief killed in US-Israeli strike
Behnam Rezaei, deputy head of naval intelligence for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has been killed in a US-Israeli attack, Iranian media reported. His death marks another high-value casualty in the escalating conflict that has claimed over 1,340 lives since February 28.
03 April 2026
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Israel plans to demolish Lebanese border villages for ‘security zone’
The Israeli army will present a plan to the government this week to demolish all villages and towns along the southern Lebanese border, creating a permanent “security zone” three kilometers deep. Displaced Lebanese residents would be permanently barred from returning, according to state broadcaster KAN.
03 April 2026
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Abu Dhabi halts gas plant ops after missile debris strike
Operations at Abu Dhabi’s Habshan gas facilities have been suspended after debris from an intercepted missile struck the site, causing a fire. No injuries were reported. The incident comes amid escalating tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and US-Israeli forces in the Gulf region.
03 April 2026
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Iran claims Oracle data center hit in UAE; Dubai denies
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard claimed it targeted a data center of US company Oracle in the UAE in retaliation for a strike that injured a former foreign minister and killed his wife. Dubai authorities swiftly rejected the report as “fabricated and incorrect.”
03 April 2026
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US denies Iran’s claim of downing fighter jet near Hormuz
US Central Command has rejected Iran’s assertion that its forces shot down an American fighter jet near Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. “All U.S. fighter aircraft are accounted for,” the command said, adding that Tehran has made similar false claims at least six times before.
03 April 2026
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Trump warns ‘much more to follow’ after Iran’s highest bridge hit
President Trump has vowed further strikes after a US-Israeli attack destroyed Iran’s highest bridge near Karaj. “Much more to follow!” he wrote on Truth Social, urging Tehran to negotiate before it is “too late.” Trump also claimed Iran is “getting decimated” and that ceasefire talks would be “easy.”
03 April 2026
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Iran claims it shot down advanced warplane near Qeshm Island
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps announced Thursday that its air defense systems intercepted an advanced US or Israeli warplane south of Qeshm Island in the Persian Gulf. State TV broadcast footage of the strike. The aircraft reportedly crashed into the water.
03 April 2026
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Turkish, German top diplomats discuss Mideast peace efforts
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone call with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul to discuss diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the ongoing war in the Middle East. The talks underline Ankara’s active role in seeking regional de-escalation.
02 April 2026
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Putin, Saudi crown prince discuss Mideast crisis, civilian toll
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a phone call Thursday, expressing deep concern over civilian casualties and infrastructure destruction in the Middle East. Both leaders pledged continued OPEC+ coordination to stabilize volatile energy markets.
02 April 2026
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Israel’s French arms ban seen as symbolic, says Mediapart
Israel’s decision to halt military equipment purchases from France is largely symbolic, according to investigative outlet Mediapart. Paris delivered only €16.1 million worth of arms to Israel in 2024, while supplying over €1 billion to Iraq and hundreds of millions to Gulf states.
02 April 2026
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UK hosts virtual summit over Hormuz shipping crisis
More than 30 nations will join a UK-led virtual summit on Thursday to address the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy route. The US is not expected to attend, as President Trump calls on other nations to take responsibility for reopening the waterway.
02 April 2026
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US missile kills 21 civilians in Iran sports hall, Tehran says
Iran has accused Washington of a “despicable war crime” after a US Precision Strike Missile hit a crowded sports facility in Lamerd, killing 21 teenagers and young adults. The attack has drawn sharp condemnation from Ankara amid rising regional tensions.
02 April 2026
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Iran army chief: ‘No enemy troops should survive’ US ground invasion
Tehran’s top military commander has warned that any American ground invasion will be met with total annihilation. The threat comes as the Pentagon reportedly prepares potential ground operations inside Iran, a development that Türkiye views as a dangerous escalation.
02 April 2026
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Iranian missiles strike near Haifa after Trump’s address
Iran launched multiple missile barrages toward northern Israel following US President Trump’s televised remarks. Sirens blared across Israeli towns as Tehran claimed its rockets hit Haifa, escalating a regional confrontation that Türkiye is monitoring closely.
02 April 2026
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Israeli military says nearly all strategic Iranian targets neutralized
A senior military official claims strikes on military-industrial and nuclear-related sites have severely degraded Tehran’s ballistic missile and nuclear capabilities.
02 April 2026
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Senior Iranian foreign policy official seriously wounded in US-Israeli strike
Kamal Kharrazi, head of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Relations, was injured in an attack on his Tehran residence that killed his wife, according to local media.
02 April 2026
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US-Israeli airstrike targets Kashan Airport in central Iran
Isfahan’s deputy governor confirms the airport was hit along with several other cities in the province, as hostilities between Iran and the US-Israel alliance continue.
02 April 2026
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