The F-15E Strike Eagle: What to Know

For Washington and Tehran, negotiations are still part of the war

Iran and the United States may prefer an end to the war, but the gap between the minimum terms each side could accept is so wide that a deal remains unlikely for now.

Tehran rejected 48-hour ceasefire proposal from US, Iranian media, citing source, says

Tehran rejected 48-hour ceasefire proposal from US, Iranian media, citing source, says An unnamed source told Iran's semi-official Fars news agency on Friday that Tehran had rejected a US proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire. The source said the proposal was made on Wednesday through another country, which was not named. There was no immediate comment or confirmation from the US.

Italian prime minister begins visit to Saudi Arabia during Gulf tour

Italian prime minister begins visit to Saudi Arabia during Gulf tour Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni began a surprise visit to Saudi Arabia on Friday as part of a Gulf tour to boost "national energy security", a government source said, as the war on Iran rages. Meloni began her unannounced trip in the Red Sea port city of Jeddah, the source said, adding that she was the first leader of a European Union or Nato country to visit the region since the war began on 28 February. The source said the far-right premier would meet officials from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, though it was not immediately clear whether she would also visit those two countries.

What to Know About the F-15E Strike Eagle

WASHINGTON -- The F-15E Strike Eagle, which US officials say was shot down over Iran on April 3, is one of the US militarys most advanced dual-role fighter aircraft, designed to carry out both air-to-air combat and deep-strike missions against ground targets.

Downed Jet: What To Know About The F-15E Strike Eagle

The F-15E Strike Eagle, which US officials say was shot down over Iran on April 3, is one of the US militarys most advanced dual-role fighter aircraft, designed to carry out both air-to-air combat and deep-strike missions against ground targets.

One dead after debris from intercepted attack hits Abu Dhabi gas site

One dead after debris from intercepted attack hits Abu Dhabi gas site One Egyptian citizen was killed and four people suffered minor injuries after debris from an intercepted attack fell on Abu Dhabi's Habshan gas facilities on Friday, Abu Dhabi's media office said. The Egyptian was killed during the evacuation of the site, while four others - two Egyptians and two Pakistanis - sustained minor injuries, the media office said. "Significant damage has occurred at the facilities and an assessment is ongoing," it added.

French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz

It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.

US embassy says Iran, aligned groups may 'target' universities in Lebanon

US embassy says Iran, aligned groups may 'target' universities in Lebanon The US embassy in Lebanon said on Friday that Iran and allied groups could seek to target universities in the country. Among other universities, Lebanon is home to the American University of Beirut, one of the most prominent US institutions in the region, whose campus and hospital are in the heart of the capital.

Hegseth Says U.S. Troops Are Fighting for Jesus. The Pope Disagrees.

In sharp contrast to the Trump administration’s calls for Christian prayers for the war effort, Pope Leo XIV says military domination is “entirely foreign to the way of Jesus Christ.

Jordan army intercepts two missiles over past 24 hours

AMMAN, 3rd April, 2026 (WAM) -- The Jordan Armed Forces announced today that the Royal Jordanian Air Force successfully intercepted and shot down two Iranian missiles that were heading toward locations inside Jordan demonstrating high efficiency in the operation over the past 24 hours.

Israeli attack injures six people in northern Gaza

Israeli attack injures six people in northern Gaza An Israeli strike injured six civilians in the Abu Sharkh area, north of Jabalia in the northern Gaza Strip, according to the Wafa news agency. The injured were taken to Al-Shifa Medical Complex, the report said.

Iran Says Downed Drone Shows “Active Complicity” of Neighbours

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic, claiming that a drone was downed in the skies over Shiraz, ...

US F-15E Shot Down Over Iran, Search Underway for Crew

A US fighter jet has been confirmed lost over Iran, marking the first such incident inside Iranian territory since the beginning of the conflict. Reports from both American and Iranian sources indicate that an F-15E aircraft was shot down, triggering an urgent search-and-rescue operation for its two crew members.

Iran shoots down US fighter jet as US searches for crew, new strikes on oil infrastructure (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Tehran claims that the warplane was the latest generation F-35, while American officials say it was an F-15E Welcome to RT's live coverage of the US-Israeli war against Iran and the wider regional escalation, marked by ongoing missile and drone exchanges.

Rescue operation underway after Iran downs two US fighter jets (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

According to American media, two of the three pilots have been located and brought to safety Welcome to RT's live coverage of the US-Israeli war against Iran, which has spread across multiple countries in the Middle East, with missile and drone barrages launched by both sides.

Rescue operation underway after Iran downs two US fighter jets

According to American media, two of the three pilots have been located and brought to safety Welcome to RT's live coverage of the US-Israeli war against Iran and the wider regional escalation, marked by ongoing missile and drone exchanges.

Rescue operation underway after Iran downs two US fighter jets

According to American media, two of the three pilots have been located and brought to safety Welcome to RT's live coverage of the US-Israeli war against Iran, which has spread across multiple countries in the Middle East, with missile and drone barrages launched by both sides.

Iran condemns latest US-Israeli strike on nuclear plant, search for missing US pilot continues (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)

Tehran says two US jets were downed, with reports claiming two out of three pilots have been rescued Welcome to RT's live coverage of the US-Israeli war against Iran, which has spread across multiple countries in the Middle East, with missile and drone barrages launched by both sides.

All Hell will reign down: Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum to Iran

The US president has demanded that Tehran opens the Strait of Hormuz Welcome to RT's live coverage of the US-Israeli war on Iran, a conflict spanning the Middle East in which both sides are exchanging missile and drone strikes across multiple countries. US President Donald Trump has given Iran 48 hours to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a major escalation.