Iran war live: Iran claims new downing of US plane, Hormuz ‘deadline’ looms

Al Jazeera
April 5, 2026
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Iran rejects a U.S. ultimatum as U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iranian petrochemical facilities kill five and wound 170.

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Iran has rejected a Trump administration ultimatum while reporting that US-Israeli attacks on the Mahshahr Petrochemical Zone killed five people and wounded 170. The strikes on the Iranian petrochemical facility represent an escalation in direct military action against Iranian infrastructure amid broader regional tensions. Iran's rejection of the ultimatum signals the country is prepared to maintain its confrontational stance rather than capitulate to US demands. A fire at a Kuwait oil complex has also been reported, adding to concerns about regional energy security and potential supply disruptions. The escalating military exchanges suggest the risk of further Iranian retaliation against US or Israeli targets.

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