Here are the latest developments in the U.S.–Israel–Iran war on Thursday at 3 AM ET, as the war that began on February 28 continues.
President Donald Trump marked one month of “Operation Epic Fury” with an address to the nation on Wednesday, claiming U.S. forces have scored swift, decisive victories. He warned that if talks fail, the U.S. could strike Iran’s power infrastructure and oil facilities within 2–3 weeks and vowed to “finish the job.”
In an open letter to Americans, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged them to question media narratives about Iran, highlighting the impact of U.S. and Israeli policies on regional tensions. He described Iran as a historically peaceful nation that has never initiated war, despite invasions and foreign pressures, and criticized U.S. military presence as a threat rather than a deterrent.
EU-UK Discuss Hormuz, Security Risks
EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen said she held talks with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on rising tensions in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz crisis. Iran’s actions were flagged as a threat to global economic stability, with both sides agreeing to work with partners to restore safe navigation. The discussion also covered the upcoming EU-UK summit.
US Embassy In Iraq Warns of Militia Threat
The US embassy in Iraq has warned that Iran-aligned militias may carry out attacks in central Baghdad within 24–48 hours, targeting Americans, Iraqi institutions, and infrastructure. The alert follows a recent kidnapping of a US journalist in the city.
Iran, Hezbollah Strike Israel During Passover
Iran launched a major ballistic missile attack on Israel, while Hezbollah fired rockets from Lebanon, forcing millions into bomb shelters during the Jewish holiday of Passover. The IDF reported around 10 missiles targeted central Israel, marking the largest Iranian strike in the conflict so far, reported the Times of Israel.
Large Explosions Rock Area Near Isfahan
Geolocated videos from near Baharestan, 13 miles south of Isfahan, showed large explosions, bright orange flashes, flaming debris, and rising smoke columns, indicating significant blasts in the area, reported CNN on Wednesday.
Ex-Iran FM Wounded, Wife Killed
Former Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi was seriously injured, and his wife was killed, in a reported joint U.S.-Israeli strike on his Tehran home. Kharazi, a moderate politician and adviser to the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been hospitalized, reported Fox News, citing Iranian media.
Australia Urges De-escalation on Iran War
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese questioned the need for further action if Trump believes the war objectives have been met, warning that prolonging the war would impact the global economy, reported Al Jazeera, citing local reporters of the National Press Club in Canberra. “It is not clear what more needs to be achieved – or what the endpoint looks like,” Albanese said.
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