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Iran Claims US Rescue Aircraft Shot Down Over Isfahan; Trump Issues 'Power Plant Day' & 'Bridge Day' Threat; Coalition Strikes Ardabil Province & Bushehr Perimeter; Iranian Missiles Trigger Six Explosions Over Jerusalem; Fresh GCC Infrastructure Strikes

Day 38 of Operation Epic Fury (April 5, 2026): Iran claims to shoot down US C-130s and Black Hawks during CSAR operation in Isfahan. Trump threatens 'Power Plant Day.' Coalition strikes Ardabil and Bushehr perimeter. Iranian missiles trigger Jerusalem explosions.
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04:00 UTC Rescue Op Isfahan Province, Iran

Iran Claims to Shoot Down US Rescue Aircraft

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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have thwarted a major US search-and-rescue operation aimed at retrieving a stranded American airman in southern Isfahan province. Iranian state media reported that air defenses shot down two US C-130 military transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters during the coordinated defense operation, though the Pentagon has not officially confirmed the loss of the aircraft.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have thwarted a major US search-and-rescue operation aimed at retrieving a stranded American airman in southern Isfahan province. Iranian state media reported that air defenses shot down two US C-130 military transport planes and two Black Hawk helicopters during the coordinated defense operation, though the Pentagon has not officially confirmed the loss of the aircraft.
Isfahan Province, Iran
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56, 189, 248
08:30 UTC Air Strike Ardabil & Bushehr, Iran

Coalition Strikes Northern Provinces and Bushehr Perimeter

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US-Israeli forces executed precision strikes in northwestern Iran's Ardabil province, specifically targeting the areas of Jafarabad and Germi near the Azerbaijan border, resulting in three fatalities. A separate strike targeted the perimeter of the Bushehr nuclear power station, killing a security guard but causing no structural damage or radiation leaks to the Russian-supplied facility.
US-Israeli forces executed precision strikes in northwestern Iran's Ardabil province, specifically targeting the areas of Jafarabad and Germi near the Azerbaijan border, resulting in three fatalities. A separate strike targeted the perimeter of the Bushehr nuclear power station, killing a security guard but causing no structural damage or radiation leaks to the Russian-supplied facility.
Ardabil & Bushehr, Iran
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245, 158, 11
12:00 UTC Missile Strike UAE, Bahrain & Kuwait

Iran Launches Fresh Strikes on Gulf Infrastructure

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Iran launched a coordinated wave of drone and missile attacks targeting energy and industrial facilities across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, with impacts reported in the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Tehran publicly justified the strikes by accusing neighboring Arab states of allowing US forces to utilize their sovereign territory to launch attacks against the Islamic Republic.
Iran launched a coordinated wave of drone and missile attacks targeting energy and industrial facilities across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, with impacts reported in the UAE, Bahrain, and Kuwait. Tehran publicly justified the strikes by accusing neighboring Arab states of allowing US forces to utilize their sovereign territory to launch attacks against the Islamic Republic.
UAE, Bahrain & Kuwait
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239, 68, 68
15:45 UTC Posturing Washington D.C., USA

Trump Threatens 'Power Plant Day' and Arrests Soleimani Relatives

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US President Donald Trump issued a stark new ultimatum, warning Iran that Tuesday will be "Power Plant Day" and "Bridge Day," signaling massive impending strikes on civilian and state infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Domestically, US authorities arrested the niece and grand-niece of the late Iranian General Qassem Soleimani after revoking their residency permits.
US President Donald Trump issued a stark new ultimatum, warning Iran that Tuesday will be "Power Plant Day" and "Bridge Day," signaling massive impending strikes on civilian and state infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. Domestically, US authorities arrested the niece and grand-niece of the late Iranian General Qassem Soleimani after revoking their residency permits.
Washington D.C., USA
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100, 116, 139
19:30 UTC Missile Strike Jerusalem & Tel Aviv, Israel

Iranian Missiles Trigger Explosions Over Jerusalem

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Israel faced sustained, multi-front aerial barrages from both Iran and Yemen. Incoming Iranian ballistic missiles triggered air raid sirens across Jerusalem, with journalists reporting at least six loud explosions from aerial interceptions. Earlier in the day, missile impacts and falling shrapnel in Tel Aviv and central Israel injured at least five people, highlighting the continuous threat to Israeli population centers.
Israel faced sustained, multi-front aerial barrages from both Iran and Yemen. Incoming Iranian ballistic missiles triggered air raid sirens across Jerusalem, with journalists reporting at least six loud explosions from aerial interceptions. Earlier in the day, missile impacts and falling shrapnel in Tel Aviv and central Israel injured at least five people, highlighting the continuous threat to Israeli population centers.
Jerusalem & Tel Aviv, Israel
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56, 189, 248
21:15 UTC Air Strike Southwestern Iran

Coalition Hits Petrochemical Hub and Trade Terminals

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Expanding the economic degradation campaign, coalition aircraft targeted a major petrochemical hub in southwestern Iran, resulting in five reported fatalities among the facility's personnel. Additional strikes throughout the evening targeted a cement factory and a trade terminal, systematically dismantling the infrastructure required to sustain the Iranian war effort.
Expanding the economic degradation campaign, coalition aircraft targeted a major petrochemical hub in southwestern Iran, resulting in five reported fatalities among the facility's personnel. Additional strikes throughout the evening targeted a cement factory and a trade terminal, systematically dismantling the infrastructure required to sustain the Iranian war effort.
Southwestern Iran
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245, 158, 11

FAQ — Day 38

What happened on Day 38 of the Iran-Israel-US war (2026-04-05)?

Day 38 of Operation Epic Fury (April 5, 2026): Iran claims to shoot down US C-130s and Black Hawks during CSAR operation in Isfahan. Trump threatens 'Power Plant Day.' Coalition strikes Ardabil and Bushehr perimeter. Iranian missiles trigger Jerusalem explosions.

What were the main events on Day 38?

Iran Claims to Shoot Down US Rescue Aircraft; Coalition Strikes Northern Provinces and Bushehr Perimeter; Iran Launches Fresh Strikes on Gulf Infrastructure; Trump Threatens 'Power Plant Day' and Arrests Soleimani Relatives; Iranian Missiles Trigger Explosions Over Jerusalem

How many verified events occurred on Day 38?

6 verified events are catalogued for Day 38, covering tactical strikes, diplomatic developments, casualties, and strategic posturing across the Iran-Israel-US theater.

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