16 New Updates: US-Israel Attack Iran, Russia Issues Nuclear Warning
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - A number of the latest developments have emerged from the US-Israel attack on Iran. The attack had been ongoing since Saturday, and killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
As of now, the attack by the US-Israel continues against Tehran. Meanwhile, Iran escalates by continuing to bombard the Middle East country, not only Israel but those hosting US military bases in the Arab world, including closing the Strait of Hormuz.
So what are the latest developments on Wednesday (4 April 2026)? Here is CNBC Indonesia’s summary:
- Iranian Ballistic Missile Strikes US Military Base
An Iranian ballistic missile struck the United States military base at Al-Udeid on Tuesday (3/3/2026) local time. This was confirmed by the Qatari Ministry of Defence, as Iran attacked US and Israeli targets across the Gulf in retaliation for the US-Israel attack.
The ministry said Qatar was initially targeted by two missiles. One was intercepted, while the other did not.
“The air defence system successfully intercepted one of the missiles, while the second missile hit the Al-Udeid base in Qatar,” the AFP-published statement read, noting that there were no casualties.
Previously, Qatar had reported foiling an attack on Hamad International Airport. This was disclosed by the Gulf state’s Foreign Ministry spokesman on Tuesday afternoon local time.
“There were attempts to attack Hamad International Airport, all foiled,” Majed al-Ansari said at a press conference, adding that Qatar had not had contact with Iran since the outset of the attack.
“The missiles were shot down by our defensive actions, and none reached the airport,” he said.
- QatarEnergy Announces Halt to Downstream Production for Several Days
The state-owned energy company QatarEnergy announced it would halt several downstream productions for a day, after halting LNG production due to Iran attacking facilities at two gas processing plants.
“Following QatarEnergy’s decision to halt LNG and related products, QatarEnergy halted downstream production of several products in Qatar, including urea, polymers, methanol, aluminium, and other products,” the company said in a statement.
- Israel Attacks Iran’s Nuclear Site
The Israeli military announced that they had struck underground nuclear sites in Iran. Israel claims that scientists have “covertly” developed key components for a nuclear weapon there.
“IDF intelligence continues to monitor the scientists’ activities and locating new sites at this facility in a way that enables precise strikes,” the Israeli military said, while displaying a map showing the facilities on Tehran’s eastern outskirts.
- Iran Fires a New Salvo of Missiles at Israel
Iran fired another salvo of missiles at Israel. This was stated by the Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) in a statement carried by the Fars news agency.
“The sixteenth wave of ‘Operation True Promise 4’ has begun with a large number of missiles and drones launched by the IRGC air force at the heart of the occupied territories,” the statement said, referring to Israel.
- Drone Attacks the US Consulate in Dubai
A drone attack occurred in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It caused a fire near the US consulate in Dubai as Iran intensifies targeting of American diplomatic missions in the Gulf.
Witnesses told AFP that they heard explosions and one person said they then saw flames.
Police closed roads nearby and kept onlookers away from the damage.
- France Deploys Carrier Strike Group
France has dispatched its flagship carrier to the Mediterranean in response to the widening conflict in the Middle East. President Emmanuel Macron directly announced that the carrier Charles de Gaulle has been withdrawn from duties in the North Atlantic to head to the eastern Mediterranean.
The ship stopped at the port of Malmo, Sweden, last week. However, the uses remain unclear whether it is to assist the United States or to secure European bases there.
- Khamenei to be Buried in Mashhad
Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, will be buried in the holy city of Mashhad. This was reported by Fars News Agency.
Khamenei, who had led the country for 36 years, died at the age of 86 during the weekend waves of US-Israel strikes on Saturday. He hailed from Mashhad, the second-largest city in Iran, where his father is buried at the Imam Reza mausoleum.
- Charter Flights for American Citizens
The United States said it had arranged charter flights to help American citizens leave the Middle East. US officials have helped organise charter flights from Jordan, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
“And we will continue to secure additional capacity as conditions of security allow,” the State Department said.
- Trump Threatens Spain & UK
President Donald Trump threatened to cut off all trade with Spain after it refused to allow US aircraft to use its bases to attack Iran. He also condemned the UK for not being cooperative.
The left-leaning Spanish government led by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said that bases long used by US forces can only be used for activities consistent with the UN Charter. Sánchez is known as one of Europe’s most vocal opponents of Trump.
- US to Patrol Ships Through the Strait of Hormuz?
Trump said the US Navy would guard oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary in the midst of the Iran war. He ordered Washington to provide insurance for shipments.
“If necessary, the United States Navy will begin to escort tanker ships through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible. Whatever happens, the United States will ensure the free flow of energy to the world.”