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Iran shoots down 2 US military aircraft, search underway for missing American pilot: Here is what we know so far

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2026

In a major escalation, Iran downed a U.S. F-15E fighter jet and an A-10 attack plane on Friday.

Pakistan’s mediation hopes come to a dead end because Iran does not trust Pakistan or US, refuses to send officials to Islamabad

OpIndia Staff - 4 April, 2026

The diplomatic talks that Pakistan was trying to mediate between Iran and USA have reached a dead end, as confirmed by multiple reports. Tehran...

News Reports

‘Going to send them back to the Stone Age where they belong’: US President Donald Trump threatens Iran, claims that war is about to...

OpIndia Staff - 2 April, 2026

In a televised White House address, President Trump declared that the U.S. campaign against Iran, "Operation Epic Fury," has achieved significant progress and is entering its final phase.

Opinions

‘This is not our war’: Keir Starmer announces UK will not be dragged into Iran war while Trump threatens to pull out of NATO,...

Shraddha Pandey - 1 April, 2026

In a national address, PM Starmer said, “The conflict in the Middle East has now entered a second month. And while we are working at pace for de-escalation and peace, it is now clear that the impact of this war will affect the future of our country. So today, I want to reassure the British people that no matter how fierce this storm……we are well-placed to weather it and that we have a long-term plan to emerge from it a stronger and more secure nation.”

News Reports

‘War may end soon’: Donald Trump says US forces may wind up campaign against Iran within two-three weeks, possibly without any deal with Iranian...

Shraddha Pandey - 1 April, 2026

During a media interaction at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said, “We'll be leaving very soon. I would say within two weeks, maybe three. We knocked out a tremendous amount of missile-making facilities.”

News Reports

US boots on ground in Iran imminent? Read how Washington is fortifying its troop presence in the Gulf as the West Asia war drags...

Shraddha Pandey - 30 March, 2026

A CNN report published last week says that around 2,000 to 4,000 paratroopers from the elite 82nd Airborne Division were being flown in as an “Immediate Response Force” prepared for quick insertion operations, in addition to over 4,000 Marines and sailors onboard USS Tripoli and USS Boxer (2,500 Marines and sailors).