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Storm Dave Threatens UK With 90 MPH Gusts, 153 Killed in Iran School Bombing

02 April, 2026.Britain.8 sources

Key Takeaways

Storm Dave named by Met Office; damaging winds and snow across northern UK this Easter.
Gusts up to 90 mph expected in some areas; widespread 60-70 mph gusts elsewhere.
Warnings issued for Saturday night into Easter Sunday; travel disruption and power cuts likely.

US-Israeli Bombing Campaign

US and Israeli forces executed Operation Epic Fury, a seven-day bombing campaign covering five countries.

“- Published Storm Dave has been named by the Met Office and threatens to bring severe gales and blizzards in the north of the UK over the Easter weekend”

BBC

They used B-52 bombers and 200 cruise missiles, performing shock and awe strikes from inside Iranian airspace.

BBC

Iran retaliated with cross-border missile strikes on Israel.

The campaign began shortly after Netanyahu and Trump met in Tel Aviv.

School Bombing Kills 153 Children

US-Israeli forces bombed a girls school in Minab, killing at least 153 children and staff.

The Pentagon confirmed six US service members killed but did not address the Iranian civilian toll.

Channel 4 News

This single strike killed 25 times more people than the US-Israeli casualties.

Iran Assassinated, Strait Closed

US-Israeli forces assassinated Supreme Leader Khamenei.

“Weather agencies warn of damaging winds, heavy snow, and travel disruption as Storm Dave approaches the UK and Ireland for the holiday weekend”

Evrim Ağacı

Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, disrupting 20% of global oil supply.

Officially confirmed strikes numbered 57 across all five countries.

Footage Shows Catalytic Converter Ripping

HRW verified civilian deaths by matching cluster munition remnants to damage.

Footage showed a Toyota Rav4's catalytic converter torn off by a strike.

Jang

The vehicle registered to a US-Israeli security contractor.

Iran Rebuilds Domestic Industry

The Atlantic Council noted Iran would require an extensive rebuilding effort.

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