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China is intensifying its diplomatic efforts regarding the Iran war, presenting a five-point proposal in collaboration with Pakistan and seeking support from Gulf nations. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the urgency of halting hostilities and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, stating, "The war with Iran is the priority of all countries in and outside the region." Despite these efforts, U.S.

US-Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple locations across Iran overnight, with significant explosions reported in both western and eastern Tehran. The strikes extended to the industrial city of Isfahan and other areas including Urmia, Khorramabad, Karaj, and Qom.

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck northern and eastern Afghanistan and western Pakistan on April 3, 2026, killing at least eight people in Afghanistan. The epicenter was located in the Hindu Kush mountain range, approximately 150 kilometers east of Kunduz.

On April 4, 2026, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard declared the start of the 94th wave of attacks targeting industrial and military sites in Israel. The announcement included intentions to strike Israeli army commanders and troops.

On April 4, 2026, the Israeli military announced the detection of missiles launched from Iran towards Israel. The Home Front Command issued an early warning to residents in central Israel and the occupied West Bank.

A crew member has been rescued following the crash of an American aircraft in Iran, as confirmed by U.S. and Israeli officials.

An earthquake in Afghanistan resulted in the deaths of eight family members when their home collapsed in the Gosfand Dara area of Kabul province. The 5.8-magnitude quake struck on April 4, 2026, at 8:42 PM local time, with its epicenter located in Badakhshan province, approximately 290 km from Kabul.

Iran has successfully downed two US combat aircraft, an F-15 and an A-10, marking the first losses of US military jets in over two decades. This incident escalates tensions in the region and raises concerns about the potential for further military conflict.

A French ship has transited the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first passage of a Western vessel since the onset of the war. This event occurred on Friday amid stringent restrictions imposed by Iran, which has selectively allowed vessels from countries it deems friendly while blocking those associated with the U.S., Israel, and the U.K.

A U.S. F-15E fighter jet was downed over Iran on April 3, 2023, with one crew member rescued by American forces.