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US Service Member Rescued After Iran Shoots Down F-15E Jet
President Trump announced a US service member missing since Iran downed a US F-15E Strike Eagle on Friday has been rescued using dozens of aircraft. A second crew member was rescued earlier. The incident is part of the ongoing war started by US-Israel strikes on Feb. 28.
Israel Reports New Iranian Missile Barrage
Israel states Iran has launched a new missile barrage amid the intensifying conflict. The war has killed thousands, disrupted global markets, shipping routes, and spiked fuel prices. Both sides have targeted civilians, prompting war crimes warnings.
Trump Issues Deadline for Iran to Open Strait of Hormuz
President Trump warned of devastating consequences if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Monday. Iran and Oman met to discuss smooth transit through the strait, with Oman mediating. The deadline expires in two days.
Israeli Strike Kills 7 Including Child in Southern Lebanon
Lebanon's Health Ministry reports 7 killed, including a 4-year-old girl, in an Israeli strike on Kfar Hatta near Sidon. The town, hosting displaced people, was ordered to evacuate by Israel. The strike occurred late Saturday.
Iranian Drones Attack Bahrain Petrochemical Plant
Iranian drones struck a Bahrain petrochemical plant, igniting fires in two units. Firefighters controlled the blaze, and damage assessments are underway. Bahrain's news agency cited the Gulf Petrochemical Industries Company.
10 Killed in Strikes on Southwest Iran
Iran reports 10 killed and 7 injured from strikes in Dehdasht county and Vezq district, 580 km south of Tehran. Nournews, linked to Iranian security, detailed the Sunday attacks. Casualties add to regional escalation.
Russia Launches Deadly Missile and Drone Attacks on Ukraine
At least 15 killed in Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine from Friday to Saturday, including a massive assault near Kiev. Worst hit was a market in Nikopol; other areas include Sumy, Kherson, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia.
Ukraine Reports Nearly 500 Russian Drones and Missiles
Ukrainian officials state Russia used nearly 500 drones and cruise missiles, shifting to daytime barrages to maximize civilian casualties. Foreign Minister Zelenskyy is in Istanbul discussing peace with Turkey's Erdogan.
Zelenskyy Proposes Easter Ceasefire to Russia
Zelenskyy conveyed a ceasefire proposal for Orthodox Easter on April 12 via intermediaries to Moscow. He described Russia's response as an Easter escalation instead. Talks aim at peace negotiations.
Trump Receives Briefing on Downed Jet Rescue Operation
White House briefed President Trump on the Iranian downing of a US fighter jet, with search and rescue ongoing. The update confirms continued operations amid heightened tensions. Geo News reported the details.