A U.S.-Israeli airstrike northeast of Tehran near Jamaran in the Alborz Mountains has caused a massive fire, though the specific targets remain unclear. Images of the strike site have been released by Vahid Online.
The Popular Mobilization Forces, an Iraqi paramilitary group, have established a presence in Iranian streets and squares, raising the Iraqi flag and inciting violence, from Khuzestan to Tehran. Reza Pahlavi calls for the immediate expulsion of these forces from Iranian territory.
The United States conducted intense bombing operations over Tehran and Karaj, Iran, following the downing of American planes and the attempted hostage-taking of pilots by Iranian forces.
A US soldier remains behind enemy lines in Iran, with calls for his safe return. Local Iranians are believed to be unlikely to cooperate with the regime to hand him over, viewing the regime as the real enemy.
The Iranian regime, which has focused on military preparedness for 47 years, is facing military operations by the United States.
Iranians are praying for the safe rescue of a US soldier, while some Americans believe the Iranian regime may harm him.
On Friday, debris from an intercepted attack on the Habshan gas facilities in Abu Dhabi killed an Egyptian citizen and injured four others, including two Egyptians and two Pakistanis, who sustained minor injuries.
Iran has refused to meet with U.S. officials in Islamabad for indirect negotiations, citing America's demands as unacceptable, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal on Friday. This decision stalls ongoing mediation efforts initiated by Pakistan to facilitate dialogue between the two countries.
On April 4, images circulating on social media showed Revolutionary Guards police officers using light weapons to target two American helicopters, which were part of a rescue mission for a U.S. pilot after an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran. Iranian authorities had previously offered rewards for capturing the crew of the downed aircraft.
On Friday, a U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II attack aircraft crashed near the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf region; the pilot was rescued safely. Iranian media reported that the aircraft was targeted by Iran's integrated air defense network systems.
On Friday evening, U.S. President Donald Trump declined to provide details about the ongoing search and rescue operation in Iran following the downing of an American F-15 fighter jet, stating that it would not affect negotiations with Tehran. Media reports indicated one pilot was rescued while efforts continued to locate the second pilot; later, an American A-10 combat aircraft crashed near the Strait of Hormuz.
On April 1, 2026, the U.S. Central Command provided an update on Operation Epic Fury, detailing ongoing military operations against the Islamic Republic regime in Iran.
Adm. Brad Cooper, Commander of U.S. Central Command, stated in the 5th week of the campaign that significant progress is being made, noting that Iran's navy is inactive, its aircraft are not flying, and its air and missile defense systems have been largely destroyed.
U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker and KC-46 Pegasus aircraft refueled fighter jets and bombers mid-flight on December 12, 2025, as part of Operation Epic Fury.
On March 31, an E-3 Sentry was refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker during Operation Epic Fury. The E-3 Sentry aircraft is equipped with a rotating radar 30 feet in diameter for airborne surveillance.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have downed an "enemy" fighter jet over Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. However, U.S. Central Command states that all U.S. fighter aircraft are accounted for, and Iran's IRGC has previously made similar false claims at least six times.
On 13 Farvardin (April 2, 2025), video footage shows a massive explosion at military fuel depots in Mashhad, Iran, resulting in a large plume of black smoke; the fire from the explosions is still ongoing.
At 2 AM during Passover, an Israeli citizen expressed support for the Iranian revolution and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) while en route to a shelter, criticizing the Islamic regime. The message included wishes for the freedom of Iran.
The Islamic Republic of Iran has shut down internet access within the country, severely limiting communication with those inside Iran. President Trump's speech aimed at eliminating Ali Khamenei and senior IRGC leadership is viewed as potentially deepening regime divisions and escalating military conflict, with no clear path to a negotiated agreement.
President Trump concluded his speech by stating that the U.S. will continue its efforts to defeat the Islamic regime in Iran, with an escalation expected in the next 2-3 weeks. He did not announce plans to leave NATO, declare victory in Iran, or exit the war.
