The Saudi Ministry of Defense announced early Tuesday that the country's air defenses intercepted and destroyed seven ballistic missiles launched toward the eastern region; debris from the interceptions caused a fire near energy facilities, with thick smoke reported in the industrial city of Jubail, though no casualties have been reported.
Politico reported that the Pentagon is reviewing its list of targets in Iran to include energy facilities with dual-use applications, which supply fuel and electricity to both civilians and military forces, amid disagreements over the legality of such attacks. This comes as President Trump had threatened to target key infrastructure in Iran if no agreement is reached.
According to The Times, based on an intelligence assessment from the United States and Israel, Mojtaba Khamenei, the new leader of the Islamic Republic, is unconscious and under treatment in Qom, unable to participate in governmental decision-making. The newspaper reported that a diplomatic note detailing his dire physical condition has been sent to Gulf region countries.
On April 7, 2026, a missile struck in the northern Shiraz area, specifically in the Baba Koohi Mountains.
Iran has proposed imposing a $2 million crossing fee for each ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz as part of its peace proposals to maintain control over the strategic waterway.