Officials and media representatives gather around the damaged building of the Shahid Beheshti University following a strike, in Tehran on April 4, 2026. (Credit: AFP)
Israeli strikes on petrochemical complexes in Iran, including South Pars
Iranian news agency Fars reported explosions at the South Pars petrochemical complex in the southern port city of Asaluyeh. "A few minutes ago, the sound of several explosions was heard from the South Pars petrochemical complex in Asaluyeh," Fars said.
In a statement, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said that the Israeli military had struck "Iran's largest petrochemical installation" in Asaluyeh. He added that, along with another site hit last week, these two facilities "represent about 85% of Iran's petrochemical exports and have now been put out of service." He called these strikes a "significant economic blow" and claimed this sector constitutes a key funding source for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Shortly after, another petrochemical facility in southern Iran, Marvdasht, was also struck.
The Israeli military Arabic-language spokesman, Avichay Adraee, said that "massive strikes" carried out in the night of Sunday into Monday on three Iranian military airports aimed to destroy "planes and helicopters used by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps."
Pakistani cease-fire plan
Iran and the United States have received a plan from Pakistan intended to end hostilities, which could take effect Monday and allow the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a source close to the discussions told Reuters. The framework, sent overnight to Iran and the U.S., calls for a two-step approach: an immediate cease-fire followed by a broader agreement. "All the elements must be approved today," the source specified.
However, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Monday that Iran would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for a "temporary cease-fire," adding that Tehran believes Washington is not ready for a permanent cease-fire. The official confirmed Iran had received the Pakistani proposal for an immediate cease-fire and that it was under review, but stressed Tehran rejects any pressure to impose deadlines or compel it to make a decision.
Head of Iranian Revolutionary Guard intelligence agency killed
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz claimed that the Israeli military targeted and killed the head of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard intelligence agency, according to Haaretz. Earlier, Iranian state media had reported the death of the senior official, Majid Khademi, without specifying the cause.
Strike near nuclear plant in Iran: 'Such attacks' must 'stop,' says IAEA
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said on X on Monday that "the attacks," such as the one that occurred Saturday near the perimeter of Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant, pose "a very real danger to nuclear safety and must stop." "A nuclear facility and the surrounding areas should never be struck," he added, while a U.S.-Israeli strike again hit the area of the plant, located in southern Iran, killing a security guard. "The IAEA can confirm recent impacts from military strikes," including one "only 75 meters from the site's perimeter," said the Vienna-based agency, stating it relied on analysis of images from Sunday.
Gas supply restored in Tehran after attack
Gas supply was restored Monday in Tehran after being disrupted in parts of the capital following a strike on the gas infrastructure of a university, state television reported. The strikes, which happened early Monday, notably hit a pressure-reduction station linked to Sharif University of Technology, causing a major gas leak, according to state broadcaster IRIB, which described it as an "attack carried out by the American-Zionists."
IRIB later added the issue had been "resolved" and gas supply had resumed. In addition to gas facilities, the strikes also hit the university's data center, which houses Iran's artificial intelligence platform as well as other services, according to the Fars news agency. Iranian media aired images showing significant damage at the site, with twisted metal, scattered debris, and damaged structures throughout the area.
Oil settles around $110 a barrel
Oil settled Monday around $110 a barrel, as markets remained focused on the conflict in the Middle East amid threats from Donald Trump to target vital Iranian infrastructure, watching closely for possible negotiations as described above. The Tokyo stock exchange, one of the rare markets open this Easter Monday, posted a small gain.
Trump pushes Iran ultimatum to Tuesday, press conference Monday
In a short message on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Donald Trump appeared to postpone his ultimatum to Iran — once again — by 24 hours and is now set for "Tuesday at 8 p.m." Washington time (midnight GMT Wednesday). Previously, he had said there was a "good chance" of reaching an agreement with Iran on Monday. Without an agreement, "you're going to see bridges and power plants collapse across the country," he again threatened. "Open the Goddamn Strait, you lunatics, or you will live in Hell—YOU WILL SEE!" Trump had previously written on his Truth Social network, adding: "God is great."
"I will hold a press conference, with the military, in the Oval Office, Monday, at 1 p.m. (5 p.m. GMT)," the U.S. president also wrote on his Truth Social platform, after announcing that the aviator rescued in Iran was "seriously injured."
Iran tells Trump that "the entire region will burn" because of him
"Your reckless moves are dragging the United States into a living HELL for every single family, and our whole region is going to burn because you insist on following Netanyahu’s commands," wrote Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in a message in English on X.
Iran has promised "much more devastating" retaliation in the event of further U.S.-Israeli attacks on civilian infrastructure. "If attacks on civilian targets are repeated, the next stages of our offensive and retaliatory operations will be much more devastating and widespread," warned the spokesperson for Iran's military command in a statement.
Bloody Easter in Lebanon: Deadly Israeli strikes in Ain Saade and Jnah, southern Beirut suburb under fire
Israel carried out an unprecedented strike Sunday night in Ain Saade, in the hills above Beirut, after repeatedly striking the southern suburbs of the capital in the afternoon, hitting the area eight times and killing five people — including a Hezbollah official and a 15-year-old girl — in the bombing of a residential building in Jnah.
The head of the Lebanese Forces (LF) office in Yahchouche (Kesrouan), Pierre Moawad, was killed in the Israeli strike in Ain Saade, Razi al-Hajj, LF MP for Metn, told L'Orient Today. His wife was also among the victims.
In southern Lebanon, at least six members of the same family were killed overnight Saturday to Sunday in an Israeli air raid that carried out six strikes after 2 a.m. on the village of Kfar Hatta, east of Saida. Details here
Israel vows to 'intensify' operations against Hezbollah
Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir visited southern Lebanon, where his troops are stationed, on Sunday and pledged to "intensify" operations against Hezbollah, according to a military statement. The military intends "to push back the threat on communities in northern" Israel, and "we will stay on this line as long as necessary," he declared.
Four dead in Iranian strike in Haifa
Israeli rescuers recovered the bodies of four people Monday in the rubble of a building hit by an Iranian strike in Haifa (north), according to the army. Earlier in the morning, initial toll reported two killed and two others missing.
