Power outage reported in Haifa following missile debris drop Israeli media reported a power outage in the Krayot area north of Haifa. The alleged outage coincides with reports received by Israeli rescue teams of receiving alerts on shrapnel falling in the city.
US-Israeli hit targets food warehouse south of Iran, local media reports A US-Israeli missile strike targeted a food warehouse in the southern Iranian city of Bandar Lengeh, according to local media reports.
Relatives of Qassam Soleimani arrested in US Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 04/04/2026 - 16:07 Two relatives of former Iranian military commander arrested after residency cancelled by government Off Two family members of assassinated Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani have been arrested in the United States after their residency permits were rescinded "Last night, the niece and grand niece of deceased Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qassem Soleimani were arrested by federal agents following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's termination of their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status," a US State Department spokesperson said Saturday. Soleimani, who led the Quds Force faction of the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps, was killed in a US drone strike while he was in the Iraqi capital Baghdad in January 2020. More to follow...
Relatives of Qassem Soleimani arrested in US Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 04/04/2026 - 16:07 Two relatives of former Iranian military commander were arrested after their residency was cancelled by Marco Rubio People hold portraits of Qassem Soleimani, commander of the elite Quds Force, who was killed by a US drone strike in Iraq in 2020 (AFP) Off Two family members of assassinated Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani have been arrested in the United States after their residency permits were rescinded. "Last night, the niece and grand niece of deceased Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Major General Qassem Soleimani were arrested by federal agents following Secretary of State Marco Rubio's termination of their lawful permanent resident (LPR) status," a US State Department spokesperson said on Saturday. "Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter are now in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Iran announces new air defence used to down US fighter jet Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 04/04/2026 - 14:01 Iranian military leaders said they would regain control of their skies from the US A man takes pictures of a damaged building at Shahid Beheshti University following a strike in Tehran on 4 April 2026 (AFP) Off Iran has unveiled a new air defence system which it said was used in the downing of a US fighter jet on Friday. A spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya joint military command said Tehran would achieve full control over its airspace. "The enemy should know that we will achieve the complete control of the sky of our country with new air defence systems built by the young scientists and proud youth of this country and one after another in the field of action...
Relatives of Qassem Soleimani arrested in the US US federal agents have arrested and revoked the lawful permanent resident status of late Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani's niece and grand-niece, the State Department said on Saturday. "Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter are now in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement," the State Department said in a statement after Secretary of State Marco Rubio revoked their green cards.
US-Israeli strike kills one in petrochemical plant attack, injures several others Following a US-Israeli hit on a petrochemical plant in Mahshahr in southwestern Iran, the governor of Khuzestan indicated that one person was killed and others were injured Additionally, the Petrochemical Special Economic Zone said in a statement that it brought a blaze caused by the attack under control.
Trump threatens to unleash 'hell' on Iran if no deal made within 48 hours In a post on Truth Social, US President Donald Trump said Iran had 48 hours left to make a deal on opening the Strait of Hormuz or face "Hell". "Remember when I gave Iran ten days to MAKE A DEAL or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT," Trump wrote on Saturday. "Time is running out -- 48 hours before all Hell will reign (sic) down on them.
Middle East war has caused 'geostrategic impasse', Erdogan says Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said during a telephone conversation with Nato chief Mark Rutte that the international community has to "redouble" efforts to bring the war in the Middle East to an end. "President Erdogan said the process started by the intervention against Iran had led to a geostrategic impasse and that the international community had to redouble its efforts to bring an end to this war," his office said during a statement on Saturday.
Russia slams US-Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear plant as 'evil' Russia condemned a US-Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear plant in Bushehr, which hosts Russian staff. "We strongly condemn this evil deed, which resulted in loss of life," said foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. "Strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, including the Bushehr nuclear power plant, must cease immediately," she added.
US-Israeli onslaught damages 55 libraries across Iran US and Israeli attacks during their war on Iran have damaged 55 libraries across Iran, including two that have been completely destroyed, the head of the country’s public libraries’ association was cited as saying by local media. Since the start of the war in late February, various academic and heritage sites have been targeted, including 30 universities.
Strikes rain down on northern Israel from Iran, Hezbollah Sirens across Israel's north were triggered after a barrage of missiles from Iran were detected. Meanwhile, Hezbollah announced that it targeted a gathering of Israeli army vehicles and soldiers in the northern settlement of Kfar Yuval.
Russia evacuates 198 workers from Iran's Bushehr atomic plant Russia began a planned evacuation of 198 of its workers from Iran's Bushehr atomic plant shortly after a US-Israeli attack targeted the facility on Saturday. Russia's nuclear agency Rosatom has been removing its staff from Iran since the start of the war, with the most recent evacuation being its largest to date. The agency's head, Alexey Likhachev, was cited by Russian reports as saying that the developments near the plant were unfolding in line with the worst-case scenario, warning that the possibility of a nuclear accident is increasing.
Israel targets southern Lebanon, as Hezbollah launch attacks on Israeli troops The Israeli army on Saturday launched another attack targeting areas in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Hezbollah announces that it fired missiles at an army gathering in the southern Lebanon's Qantara. The group also claimed attacks on the settlement of Kiryat Shmona, located in northern Israel.
Iran announces new air defence system used to target US fighter jet on Friday Iran used a new air defence system on Friday to strike down a US fighter jet, Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya joint military command said on Saturday. A spokesperson for the joint military command said Tehran would "definitely achieve full control" over its airspace.
US-Israeli strikes target over 30 universities across Iran, science minister says US-Israeli strikes have hit more than 30 universities across Iran since the start of the war over a month ago, Iran's science minister said on Saturday. "To date, more than 30 universities have been directly targeted," Hossein Simai Sarraf told reporters during a visit to the Shahid Beheshti University in northern Tehran, which was attacked on Friday.
Iran targets US sites in Gulf, amid UAE interception efforts Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it launched attacks on "American sites and equipment" on Kuwait's Bubiyan Island as well as Bahrain's Patriot missile systems. Iranian strikes on US-Israeli infrastructure across the region have intensified in recent days. Earlier, the UAE defence ministry announced that it responded to a total of 79 missiles and drones in the past 24 hours.
New Iranian attack on Israel leaves vehicles on fire, buildings damaged The Israeli military announced that more Iranian missiles have been launched towards Israel. According to Israeli media, several vehicles were caught on fire alongside damage to structures - including a residential building - as a result of the latest attack.
Qatar and Italy call for de-escalation efforts During their meeting in Doha, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni emphasised the necessity for working towards de-escalating the war. The leaders discussed the impact on global energy and supply chains, stressing the importance of ensuring regional energy security.
Iranian targeting of Israel-linked ship causes fire onboard Iran's targeting of an Israeli-linked vessel in the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in a fire onboard, state media said on Saturday, citing the commander of the Revolutionary Guard navy.
