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US President Donald Trump issued an ultimatum to Iran, threatening severe strikes on its energy infrastructure by April 6 if no deal is reached, following Israeli attacks that hit multiple key Iranian petrochemical facilities and the downing of two US warplanes, leaving one American crew member missing.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Israel's responsibility for strikes on petrochemical sites in Khuzestan province, including Fajr 1 and 2, Rejal, and Amir Kabir plants, which are critical to Iran's economy and export revenue. These attacks caused at least 5 injuries and prompted evacuations in the Mahshahr Special Petrochemical Zone, a major industrial hub.
The US and Iran are actively searching for a missing American F-15E crew member after it was shot down over southwestern Iran, and an A-10 Warthog crashed over Kuwait. The US recovery effort faced further Iranian fire, hitting two Black Hawk helicopters.
Analysts warn that sustained attacks on Iran's energy infrastructure disrupt domestic fuel supplies, reduce export capacity, and strain global energy markets already impacted by shipping route closures. Iran retaliated by attacking an Israel-affiliated vessel in the Strait of Hormuz with a drone.
Italy and Qatar called for de-escalation and dialogue, while Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expressed openness to peace talks via Pakistan but maintained defiance against US demands.
Trump Warns Iran; Israel Strikes Energy, US Jets Downed(current)
