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[Latest Developments in the Iran War] ⑴ On April 4, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard launched the 95th wave of Operation True Promise-4, using multiple types of missiles, including the Haji Qassem, Haibar Shekan, and Qader, to strike Israeli territory and US military targets in the region. ⑵ A US F-15E fighter jet was shot down in Iranian territory; both pilots ejected safely. This is the first known loss of a US warplane in Iran since the start of the US-Israel war on February 28. ⑶ From April 4 to 5, the US launched a large-scale search and rescue operation, deploying dozens of warplanes and helicopters. After "intense firefights" in Iranian territory, both pilots were rescued. Trump called it "one of the boldest search and rescue operations in US history." ⑷ The Iranian military stated that a US aircraft on a search and rescue mission was shot down in Isfahan province; in addition, Iranian air defense forces also shot down an MQ-9 Reaper drone. (5) According to US officials, at least 16 US MQ-9 Reaper drones have been shot down since the outbreak of the war. (6) The area surrounding Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant was attacked again, the fourth time since the conflict began, resulting in the death of a security personnel and damage to auxiliary buildings. (7) Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed that Israeli airstrikes targeted Iranian petrochemical facilities and claimed to have destroyed 70% of Iran's steel production capacity, further escalating the operation. (8) A senior Israeli military officer revealed that Israel is preparing to attack Iranian energy facilities and is awaiting US approval; the operation may take place within the next week. (9) US President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum on social media, demanding that Iran meet US demands or face further action. (10) According to US intelligence reports, Iran was able to resume operations within hours of the missile bunker attack, still possessing a large number of missiles and mobile launchers, and is rapidly repairing damaged facilities. (11) The commander of the US military's Kadena Air Base in Japan admitted that the US Air Force's 18th Wing, deployed at the base, participated in the attacks on Iran. 12. Iran claims that it has shot down a total of 162 drones belonging to the US and Israel so far.