US-Israeli war on Iran: Day 36
Last update: April 6, 2026
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This report is based on live reports and developments from April 4-5, 2026.
The US-Israeli conflict with Iran has intensified as of April 5, 2026. CBI News reports that President Trump has given Iran a deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to target power facilities if not complied with.
In a dramatic turn of events, US forces successfully rescued a downed F-15 pilot in a perilous mission, despite Iran claiming to have destroyed other US aircraft in the region.
Key Developments:
- Conflict Escalation: US-Israeli strikes have hit infrastructure near Tehran and Ardabil, prompting Iran to launch retaliatory strikes, including a missile attack on a residential building in Haifa, Israel.
- Strait of Hormuz Deadline: President Trump has set a deadline for Iran to unblock the Strait of Hormuz, with potential US action against Iranian power facilities if not met.
- Rescue Operation: US forces completed a dramatic rescue mission for a downed airman in hostile Iranian territory.
- Nuclear Facility Incident: Russia has begun evacuating staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant following recent attacks.
