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US-Iran War: 2026-04-04

Saturday, April 4, 2026 2 updates Last updated 09:31 UTC
09:31 UTC

Trump Issues 48-Hour Ultimatum: Reopen Strait of Hormuz or "All Hell Will Rain Down"

President Trump threatened devastating retaliation if Iran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by Monday April 6. "All hell will rain down on Iran," Trump said, with Senator Graham expressing "total" support for striking energy sites. US gas prices hit $4.10/gallon (+12c). Explosions reported near Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and Mahshahr Petrochemical Zone. Iran's Fars News reports Tehran rejected a proposed 48-hour US ceasefire. UN Food Price Index rose 2.4% in March. Iran death toll: 2,076+ killed since Feb 28.
USS Tempest transits the Strait of Hormuz — U.S. Navy, via Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)
USS Tempest transits the Strait of Hormuz — U.S. Navy, via Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)
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07:05 UTC Breaking

Second US Warplane Downed Near Strait of Hormuz — A-10 Warthog Lost During Rescue Mission

A US Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II ("Warthog") was shot down near the Strait of Hormuz during search and rescue operations for the missing F-15E crew member. The A-10 pilot ejected safely and was recovered by US Navy forces. Iran claims a "new advanced defence system" was responsible, contradicting US assertions that Tehran's air defenses were destroyed. A US Black Hawk helicopter was also struck but remained airborne. The search continues for the F-15E weapons systems officer missing since yesterday.
A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft — U.S. Air Force, via Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)
A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft — U.S. Air Force, via Wikimedia Commons (Public Domain)
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