Israel’s military said on Tuesday (April 7, 2026) that its air defences were activated in response to missiles fired by Iran, shortly after it announced that it had launched a “wave” of air strikes on Iran.

“A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat,” the Israeli military said on its official Telegram channel. — AFP

Airstrikes in southwest Iran have killed at least three people and wounded others, according to Iranian state media.

The attack took place in the same area where a missing American crew member is believed to be.

Meanwhile, the commander of the joint military command, Gen Ali Abdollahi Aliabadi, said his country will target all infrastructure used by the U.S. military in the region, as well as Israel’s infrastructure, if aggression against Iran escalates.

His comments on Saturday (April 4) evening, carried by state media, came a few hours after Mr. Trump warned Tehran to open the Strait of Hormuz or face devastating consequences.- AP