SOURCE :- SIASAT NEWS
The US–Israel war on Iran entered its 35th day on Friday, April 3, with US President Donald Trump signalling further escalation even as Iranian missiles struck central Israel, triggering air defence responses and widening the regional conflict.
Trump warns of next phase
US President Donald Trump said Iran’s “new regime leadership knows what has to be done, and has to be done, fast”, warning that Washington could intensify its military campaign.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the US military had “not even started destroying what’s left in Iran”, adding that bridges had already been targeted and that power plants could be next.
The remarks point to a potential next phase in the conflict as hostilities expand across multiple fronts.
Missiles strike central Israel, casualties reported
Iranian missiles struck central Israel, causing casualties and damage across more than nine locations in the Greater Tel Aviv area. Air raid sirens sounded across central regions following the detection of incoming projectiles, while alerts were also activated in the Upper Galilee after launches from Lebanon.
Israel’s military said its air defence systems were operating to intercept the attacks, as additional missiles were detected heading towards Israeli territory.
Fresh wave of Iranian missiles detected
The Israeli military said a new wave of missiles had been launched from Iran towards its territory, with air defence systems actively working to intercept the incoming projectiles.
The development marks a further escalation in ongoing hostilities, as repeated exchanges between the two sides continue to heighten tensions across the region.
According to Haaretz, shrapnel from a cluster missile fell across multiple sites in the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, adding to the scale of destruction.
Iran claims strikes on Israeli military infrastructure
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had targeted Israeli military-industrial facilities and troop deployment centres in Tel Aviv and Eilat.
The IRGC also said it had shot down a drone over Qazvin in northern Iran.
US intelligence assessments cited by CNN suggested that about half of Iran’s missile launch platforms remain intact, with Tehran still possessing thousands of suicide drones.
IRGC expands attacks to US-linked targets in Gulf and Indian Ocean
The IRGC said it carried out a new wave of strikes under what it described as the 91st phase of “Operation True Promise 4”, targeting US-linked military assets across the Gulf region.
It claimed ballistic missile strikes on US personnel near a base in the UAE and said it launched cruise missiles at the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln in the Indian Ocean, alongside drone strikes on US assets in Kuwait.
Houthi group joins coordinated strikes
Yemen’s Houthi group said it launched a barrage of ballistic missiles targeting what it described as “vital Israeli” sites, in coordination with Iran and Hezbollah.
The group said its involvement could expand depending on developments.
Iraq-based group claims attacks on US bases
The group Saraya Awliya al-Dam said it carried out five attacks on US bases in the past 24 hours and 23 operations overall using dozens of drones.
US strike on Iranian bridge raises concerns
A US strike on a bridge near Tehran was reportedly carried out in two phases, with the second hit occurring about an hour after the first, as emergency responders were assisting the wounded.
The incident has raised concerns over attacks affecting civilian infrastructure and rescue operations.
Iran rules out talks with US
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations with the United States were “over forever”, calling the experience a “bitter betrayal”.
He said trust had been “completely” eroded and that the war had effectively shut the door on diplomacy.
Pentagon leadership change amid ongoing conflict
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff Randy George to step down.
A Pentagon official said General George had been asked to take early retirement.
Hezbollah steps up attacks from Lebanon
Hezbollah said it launched missile and rocket attacks targeting Israeli forces in settlements including Malkiya and Dishon, alongside an explosive device attack in southern Lebanon.
Russia plans evacuation from Bushehr nuclear plant
Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom is preparing a “final wave of evacuations” from Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, seeking a temporary ceasefire to facilitate the operation.
Bahrain issues warning
Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior urged residents to remain calm and move to safe locations after sirens sounded twice within an hour.
Dubai denies reports of IRGC-linked attack
The Dubai Government has dismissed reports that Iran’s IRGC targeted a data centre belonging to Oracle, calling the claims “fake news”.
Gulf states on alert as Kuwait intercepts threats
Kuwait said its air defence systems intercepted missiles and drones, with explosions linked to defensive operations. Authorities also dismissed reports of a radiation leak.
UN Security Council to vote on Hormuz protection
The UN Security Council is expected to vote on a Bahrain-backed draft resolution to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, though China has signalled opposition to any use-of-force mandate.
Shipping patterns shift amid rising risks
Shipping data showed unusual routes in the Strait of Hormuz, with vessels moving outside Iran’s designated corridor.
Iran is also drafting a proposal with Oman to monitor vessel traffic and ensure safer navigation.
Medical needs surge in Iran amid ongoing strikes
Emergency medical needs in Iran are rising sharply, with trauma supplies at risk of depletion if the conflict continues.
War toll rises across the region
- Lebanon: 1,345 killed; more than 4,040 wounded
- Israel: 28 killed; 3,223 injured
- United States: 15 killed; more than 200 injured
- Occupied West Bank: 4 killed
- UAE: 12 killed, 169 injured
- Bahrain: 3 killed
- Saudi Arabia: 2 killed, 20 injured
- Kuwait: 6 killed
- Oman: 3 killed
- Qatar: 16 injured
- Jordan: 20 injured
- Syria: 4 killed
- Iraq: more than 107 killed
Economic impact: Amazon adds surcharge
The economic fallout of the conflict is becoming increasingly visible. Amazon will impose a 3.5 per cent fuel and logistics surcharge starting April 17.
SOURCE : SIASAT
