Iran war: What is happening on day 38 of US-Israeli attacks?

Al Jazeera ConflictNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Sarah ShamimApril 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM

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On day 38 of US-Israeli attacks, tensions escalate following President Trump's ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Attacks near Tehran's Sharif University of Technology damaged a fuel station and mosque, while residential area strikes reportedly killed civilians. Iran's Atomic Energy Organisation condemned the attack on its Khondab heavy water facility. In the Gulf, the UAE reported intercepting missiles and drones, with a drone targeting a telecommunications building and causing injuries. Saudi Arabia also reported intercepting two drones. The UAE presidential adviser emphasized the need for a war settlement guaranteeing access through the Strait of Hormuz and curbing Iran's nuclear program.

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The Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran condemned a US-Israeli attack on its heavy water facility.

quote — Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran100% confidence

Saudi Ministry of Defence said the country’s defence system intercepted two drones.

factual — Saudi Ministry of Defence90% confidence

Trump's Tuesday deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face bombing raids approaches.

factual — Article's own claim90% confidence

UAE authorities reported that the air defence system in Fujairah responded after a missile and drone threat from Iran.

factual — UAE authorities80% confidence

A US-Israeli attack near Tehran’s Sharif University of Technology damaged a fuel station.

factual — Iranian media70% confidence

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Key Entities & Roles

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Tasnim News Agency 40% Fars News Agency 40% Saudi Ministry of Defence 50% Sharif University of Technology 50% United Arab Emirates ×360% Atomic Energy Organisation of Iran 60% Tehran ×260% Strait of Hormuz ×270% Israel ×380% Donald Trump ×280% United States ×380% Iran ×790%

Keywords

iran war 100% us-israeli attacks 80% strait of hormuz 80% drone attacks 70% missile threat 60% nuclear programme 60% tehran 50% fuel shortage 40% heavy water facility 40%

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Iran

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