April 1, 2026, 8:41 pm


Staff reporter

Published:
2026-04-01 17:25:21 BdST

Iran destroyed the housing of 200 American pilots, several warplanes were destroyed


On Wednesday (April 1), the Middle East conflict escalated to a critical level as Iran's IRGC launched its largest-ever attack on U.S. Air Force positions in the Persian Gulf.

Using hundreds of ballistic missiles and kamikaze drones, the strike reportedly targeted residential barracks of 200 U.S. pilots and sophisticated aircraft, including F-16s under the 5th Fleet.

While the Pentagon confirmed the attack and convened an emergency meeting, the White House warned that Iran would pay a "heavy price" for this aggression.

This massive offensive, seen as retaliation for the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, has paralyzed the Strait of Hormuz, halting commercial shipping and causing global oil prices to surge to unprecedented highs. Consequently,

Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued an urgent safety advisory for expatriates living in the region.

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