Updated on: Apr 05, 2026 7:57:52 AM IST
US Iran war LIVE updates: A man walks past the damaged building of the Shahid Beheshti University following a strike, in Tehran.
US Iran war LIVE updates: An Iranian security official has said Tehran is continuing its war strategy as planned, using a “specific target bank”, and warned of “a big surprise” for the US and Israel. Meanwhile, Kuwait’s military said on Sunday that its air defences were intercepting missiles and drones, as Iran stepped up its campaign in the Gulf in response to US-Israeli strikes.
Iran’s ‘big surprise’ for US
In remarks reported by the Fars news agency, the official said the US’ “target bank is inaccurate” and rejected Trump’s threat to hit bridges, calling it “laughable”. He said such warnings came after the “failure of American military operations”, including the loss of its warplanes.
“We have a big surprise for America and the regime. It only takes a little time,” the official warned. “Their behaviour in southern Iran may also shift the timing of events in our favour.”
The official added, “We have learned well in asymmetric warfare how to wear down the enemy. America has failed in its strategy of clean, quick, and easy attack.”
Kuwait says 2 power and water plants attacked
Kuwait said two power and water desalination plants were hit by Iranian drones, causing “significant material damage”. Two power generation units have gone out of service, news agency Reuters reported.
A separate Iranian drone strike also caused “significant” damage to a government building in Kuwait City on Saturday evening, the finance ministry said. No deaths or injuries were reported.
Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to open Hormuz Strait, Tehran rejects it
Iran’s central military command on Saturday dismissed US President Donald Trump’s warning to destroy key infrastructure if Tehran did not agree to a peace deal within 48 hours.
General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi described Trump’s ultimatum as “a helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action”.
Earlier, Trump wrote on social media: “Time is running out — 48 hours before all Hell will reign (sic) down on them.”
Iran vows to open ‘gates of hell’ if attacks escalate
The head of the joint military command said Iran would strike all infrastructure used by US forces in the region, along with Israel’s infrastructure, if attacks on Iran increase.
Gen Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi made the remarks on Saturday evening, as reported by state media, shortly after Trump warned Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face severe consequences.
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Iran’s ‘big surprise’ for US
In remarks reported by the Fars news agency, the official said the US’ “target bank is inaccurate” and rejected Trump’s threat to hit bridges, calling it “laughable”. He said such warnings came after the “failure of American military operations”, including the loss of its warplanes.
“We have a big surprise for America and the regime. It only takes a little time,” the official warned. “Their behaviour in southern Iran may also shift the timing of events in our favour.”
The official added, “We have learned well in asymmetric warfare how to wear down the enemy. America has failed in its strategy of clean, quick, and easy attack.”
Kuwait says 2 power and water plants attacked
Kuwait said two power and water desalination plants were hit by Iranian drones, causing “significant material damage”. Two power generation units have gone out of service, news agency Reuters reported.
A separate Iranian drone strike also caused “significant” damage to a government building in Kuwait City on Saturday evening, the finance ministry said. No deaths or injuries were reported.
Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to open Hormuz Strait, Tehran rejects it
Iran’s central military command on Saturday dismissed US President Donald Trump’s warning to destroy key infrastructure if Tehran did not agree to a peace deal within 48 hours.
General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi described Trump’s ultimatum as “a helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action”.
Earlier, Trump wrote on social media: “Time is running out — 48 hours before all Hell will reign (sic) down on them.”
Iran vows to open ‘gates of hell’ if attacks escalate
The head of the joint military command said Iran would strike all infrastructure used by US forces in the region, along with Israel’s infrastructure, if attacks on Iran increase.
Gen Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi made the remarks on Saturday evening, as reported by state media, shortly after Trump warned Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face severe consequences.
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Apr 05, 2026 7:57:52 AM IST
US Iran war LIVE updates: Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to open Hormuz Strait, Tehran rejects it
US Iran war LIVE updates: Iran’s central military command on Saturday dismissed US President Donald Trump’s warning to destroy key infrastructure if Tehran did not agree to a peace deal within 48 hours.
General Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi described Trump’s ultimatum as “a helpless, nervous, unbalanced and stupid action”.
Earlier, Trump wrote on social media: “Time is running out — 48 hours before all Hell will reign (sic) down on them.”
Apr 05, 2026 7:45:29 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Kuwait says Iranian drones strike oil sector complex, power, govt sites
US-Iran war LIVE: Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said a fire broke out in its Shuwaikh oil sector complex, which houses the oil ministry and KPC headquarters, after a drone attack, the Kuwaiti state news agency reported early on Sunday.
Kuwaiti state media, citing the finance ministry, said an Iranian drone hit an office complex for government ministries, causing significant material damage but no casualties.
Two power generation units were also taken out of service after Iranian drones targeted two power and water desalination plants, causing significant damage, Kuwait’s electricity and water ministry said on Sunday.
Apr 05, 2026 7:36:29 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran vows to open ‘gates of hell’ if attacks escalate
US-Iran war LIVE: The head of the joint military command said Iran would strike all infrastructure used by US forces in the region, along with Israel’s infrastructure, if attacks on Iran increase.
Gen Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi made the remarks on Saturday evening, as reported by state media, shortly after Trump warned Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face severe consequences.
Apr 05, 2026 7:32:06 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: 3 killed in northwestern Iran
US-Iran war LIVE: US-Israeli strikes in Ardabil province near Iran’s northwestern border with Azerbaijan killed three people, Iranian media cited an official as saying.
The strikes on Jafarabad and Germi killed three people and wounded three others, said Tasnim news agency, citing the deputy security officer of Ardabil’s governor.
Apr 05, 2026 7:26:02 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Kuwait says 2 power and water plants attacked
US-Iran war LIVE: Kuwait said two power and water desalination plants were hit by Iranian drones, causing “significant material damage”. Two power generation units have gone out of service, news agency Reuters reported.
A separate Iranian drone strike also caused “significant” damage to a government building in Kuwait City on Saturday evening, the finance ministry said. No deaths or injuries were reported.
Apr 05, 2026 7:18:39 AM IST
US-Iran war LIVE: Iran warns of ‘a big surprise’ for US, Israel
US-Iran war LIVE: An Iranian security official has said Tehran is continuing its war strategy as planned, using a “specific target bank”, and warned of “a big surprise” for the US and Israel.
In remarks reported by the Fars news agency, the official said the US’ “target bank is inaccurate” and rejected Trump’s threat to hit bridges, calling it “laughable”.
“We have a big surprise for America and the regime. It only takes a little time,” the official warned. “Their behaviour in southern Iran may also shift the timing of events in our favour.”
