“UNSC delays vote on force to protect Strait of Hormuz – report,” i24, 4-3-26. “The vote on the Bahrain-led draft resolution was postponed due to Good Friday, according to an AFP report
We are back to January 2026, or maybe we never left, as “enemy combatant” can be shot on sight. See “Iran state TV warns public against disclosing officials’ hiding places,” Iran International, 4-3-26.
“UN Security Council vote on Hormuz resolution removed from schedule,” Iran International, 4-3-26.
My guess is Quds Force. “US expelled Iran deputy UN envoy over security concerns – Axios,” Iran International, 4-3-26.
This opens up the IAEA personnel to attack or to be hostages. “Iran’s accuses IAEA of ‘complicity’ in war,” Iran International, 4-3-26.
“Rescue effort underway after Iran shoots down U.S. fighter jet manned by 2 crew,” i24, 4-3-26. See also “An F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, American officials and Iran say,” NYT, 4-3-26. “Iran shot down a U.S. fighter jet over the country, U.S. and Israeli officials as well as Iranian state-affiliated media said on Friday. The fate of the plane’s crew was unclear, as American officials scrambled to mount a search and rescue operation before Iran could get to any survivors, said the U.S. and Israeli officials, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss military operations.”
“American fighter jet downed over Iran, 1 crew member rescued, U.S. officials say,” CBS, 4-3-26. A reward has been announced by the Regime to capture or kill the airmen.
Obviously two planes in one day is big news. “Second US warplane crashes near Hormuz, pilot rescued – NYT,” Iran International, 4-3-26. “A second US Air Force combat aircraft crashed in the Persian Gulf region on Friday, with the pilot safely rescued, the New York Times reported, citing two US officials. The aircraft, an A-10 Warthog, went down near the Strait of Hormuz around the same time an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, the report said.”
“Exiled prince calls for Iraqi militias to be expelled from Iran,” Iran International, 4-3-26.
“Qatar reluctant to lead mediation for US-Iran ceasefire – WSJ,” Iran International, 4-3-26.
“Pakistan-led efforts to broker US-Iran ceasefire hit dead end – WSJ,” Iran International, 4-3-26. “The report said recent mediation attempts stalled after disagreements over the terms of a potential halt in hostilities.”