10 Updates on the US vs Iran War, Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran in 4 Hours
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Several updates have occurred in the war between Iran and the United States (US) and Israel. The situation continues to heat up, with US President Donald Trump threatening to destroy all of Iran on Tuesday in one night.
What are the latest updates? Here is a summary from CNBC Indonesia, Tuesday (7/4/2026).
- Iran Releases Japanese National
Iran has released a Japanese citizen who had been detained since January. Tokyo’s Kyodo News reported that the individual is believed to be the Tehran bureau chief for NHK broadcasting station.
“The Japanese Embassy in Iran has confirmed that a Japanese citizen detained by Iranian authorities on 20 January was released on 6 April local time,” said government spokesperson Minoru Kihara.
- Filipino Citizen Killed
The Middle East war has claimed a Filipino victim on Tuesday. A second fatality occurred when a missile struck the home of a Filipina woman living in Israel.
The woman was killed in the port city of Haifa on Sunday along with her husband and in-laws, who are Israeli nationals. Israeli media identified the Filipina victim’s first name as Lucille-Jean, though it did not mention the names of her husband and in-laws.
“Israeli rescue services said on Monday that the bodies of four people had been found in the rubble of a residential building in the city, after it was hit by an Iranian missile the previous day,” AFP reported.
“The Philippine Embassy in Tel Aviv has informed the family and provided all necessary assistance, including arrangements for the repatriation of her remains as soon as possible despite the current travel situation in the region,” the Philippine foreign department stated.
Previously, 32-year-old caregiver Mary Ann Velasquez De Vera became the first Filipino casualty in the war on 1 March when she tried to escort her elderly patient to an Israeli bomb shelter.
At least two million Filipinos living in the Middle East have been caught in the crossfire since the US and Israel launched their attacks on Iran on 28 February.
- UN “Steps In” at the Strait of Hormuz
The UN Security Council is scheduled to vote on Tuesday regarding the Strait of Hormuz. It is expected to issue a resolution, though it may face strong veto opposition.
The session was requested by Bahrain, supported by other Gulf oil-exporting nations. The resolution is hoped to mandate the UN to lift the strait blockade.
- Israel Announces ‘Wave’ of Air Strikes on Iran
The Israeli military has announced a “wave” of air strikes on Iran. The IDF stated that the attacks aim to damage infrastructure in Tehran and additional areas across Iran.
Meanwhile, Iranian media outlets such as Fars and Mehr reported explosions. Blasts were heard in several parts of Tehran and the nearby city of Karaj on Tuesday morning.
- Iranian Missiles Retaliate Against Israeli Strikes
The Israeli military said on Tuesday that its air defences were activated in response to missiles fired by Iran. This came shortly after announcing that it had launched a “wave” of air strikes against Iran.
“A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran towards Israeli territory. Defence systems are operating to intercept the threat,” the Israeli military stated on its official Telegram channel.
- Saudi Arabia Intercepts 7 Ballistic Missiles
Saudi Arabian air defences intercepted and destroyed seven ballistic missiles launched towards the eastern part of the country, according to a defence ministry spokesperson on Tuesday.
“Seven ballistic missiles launched towards eastern regions were intercepted and destroyed. Some missile debris fell near a power plant facility; damage assessments are underway,” the ministry said on X.
- Drone Attack in Iraq
A drone claimed to be from Iran killed a husband and wife in Iraqi Kurdistan after crashing into their home.
The autonomous region’s Counter-Terrorism Service stated in a press release that the incident occurred on Monday, when an Iranian bomb-laden drone struck a civilian home in the Dara Shakran subdistrict of Erbil Province.
- Trump Vows to Destroy Iran in 4 Hours
US President Donald Trump stated on Monday local time that the military has a war plan to destroy all bridges and power plants in Iran within a four-hour timeframe if the peace agreement deadline is not met.
“We have a plan—because of our military strength—where every bridge in Iran will be destroyed at midnight tomorrow, where every power plant in Iran will stop operating, burn, explode, and never be used again,” Trump said during a press conference.
“I mean total destruction at midnight, and it will happen within a four-hour period—if we want it,” he added.
Trump had previously set 8:00 PM Washington time on Tuesday as the deadline for Iran to agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. If not, he threatened to turn the country into “hell”.
- Stocks & Oil Prices Rise
Wall Street stocks recorded gains on Monday due to hopes of a ceasefire in the Middle East. This followed higher closes in Tokyo and Seoul, although many markets were shut for Easter celebrations.
Oil prices also rose, with the main Brent crude up 0.7% to US$109.77 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 0.8% to US$112.41 per barrel.
- Aviation Fuel Surcharge Increase in Indonesia & LPG in Sri Lanka
Indonesia has raised aviation fuel surcharges and will allow airlines to increase domestic ticket prices, which are capped by the government, by up to 13%. This measure is