Iran announces the downing of an enemy aircraft in the Gulf, as coordinated missile and drone attacks from Iran, Lebanon, and Yemen escalate pressure on Israeli positions.
Key Developments
- IRGC says advanced enemy fighter was shot down near Qeshm Island.
- Missile and rocket attacks launched simultaneously from Iran, Lebanon, and Yemen.
- Hezbollah expands operations with dozens of strikes across northern Israel.
IRGC Announces Downing of Advanced Fighter, Rejects US Narrative
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that its air defense systems had shot down an advanced enemy fighter jet south of Qeshm Island, directly challenging US claims that Iran’s air defenses had been destroyed.
According to the IRGC statement, “following the false claim of the lying President of the United States about the complete destruction of the IRGC’s air defense, moments ago, an advanced enemy fighter was hit by the IRGC Navy’s advanced air defense system.”
The statement emphasized that the interception was carried out within Iran’s integrated defense network “under the control of the country’s integrated air defense network in the south of Qeshm Island.”
It added that the aircraft was destroyed and fell into the Gulf, stating that “the fighter crashed after being hit between Hengam Island and Qeshm Island and sank into the depths of the Persian Gulf waters.”
The IRGC framed the operation as evidence that its defensive capabilities remain intact and operational despite ongoing US-Israeli strikes.
⚡️🚨 IRGC said an advanced enemy fighter jet was shot down near Qeshm Island, following a failed attempt to penetrate Iran’s air defenses.
🔹 According to the statement, the aircraft was intercepted by an advanced air defense system linked to Iran’s integrated network in the… pic.twitter.com/LyEoHUJWS5
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Three Fronts
The reported downing of the aircraft coincided with one of the most intense phases of multi-front escalation since the beginning of the war.
According to the Lebanese news network Al Mayadeen, Israel was targeted by attacks from three fronts simultaneously — Iran, Lebanon, and Yemen — forcing large numbers of Israelis into shelters and fortified rooms.
Israeli media reported that more than 20 ballistic missiles were launched from Iran, alongside over 130 rockets from Lebanon, while additional threats from Yemen triggered sirens in Tel Aviv and central areas.
Iran launched several waves of missiles since dawn, targeting military bases in central and southern Israel.
In a statement, the IRGC described the ongoing strikes as a “suitable gift for the Zionist terrorists and bloodthirsty killers,” adding that the operations are intended to deliver a strong impact not only on military targets but also on financial and energy sectors.
Meanwhile, Hezbollah significantly expanded its operational tempo.
According to Al Mayadeen, the movement carried out around 50 operations in a single day, targeting Israeli military positions and troop gatherings.
Additional operations targeted Israeli gatherings in the al-Malikiyah area, as well as positions across the Al-Sidr–Friz–Ainata triangle, and near Al-Qantara Square, using a combination of rockets, missiles, and artillery shells.
Hezbollah also extended strikes to Israeli settlements, launching rocket barrages at Nahariya, Shlomi, and Kiryat Shmona, alongside attacks on military infrastructure in Ras al-Naqoura, the Krayot area north of Haifa, and Karmiel.
⚡️🚨 IRGC announces the third phase of the 90th wave under Operation True Promise 4, signaling continued escalation in its missile campaign.
🇮🇱 ISRAELI MEDIA: Reports say over 5 million Israelis rushed into shelters during the latest wave of attacks, as sirens sounded across… pic.twitter.com/rhd7z9yhMJ
— The Palestine Chronicle (@PalestineChron) April 2, 2026
Israeli Channel 12 reported that Hezbollah had launched more than 100 rockets toward northern settlements since the start of the Passover holiday, describing a sustained escalation along the northern front.
Israel Hayom reported extended periods of continuous rocket fire toward Haifa and surrounding areas, while other outlets noted the increasing difficulty in predicting Hezbollah’s operations.
Israeli media also acknowledged that two soldiers from the Nahal Brigade were wounded during direct confrontations with Hezbollah fighters in southern Lebanon.
At the same time, Ansarallah leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi praised the growing coordination between regional forces, stating that it represents “an important prelude to the reunification of the nation.”
He confirmed that “joint military operations with the axis are ongoing,” signaling continued Yemeni involvement alongside Iranian and Lebanese operations.
(PC, Al Mayadeen, IRGC Statement)
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