Al Jazeera News Updates Turkey shooting attack, Petrochemical complex hit in Saudi Arabia
Apr 7, 2026
Reports of a shooting near a consulate in Istanbul and an attacker killed. Coverage of strikes and damage in Iran, including Tehran and Alborz. Missiles or projectiles land in and around Tel Aviv, triggering alarms. Rockets from Lebanon cause explosions and injuries in northern Israel. A Saudi petrochemical complex is hit amid missile and drone activity.
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Failed Attack Near Israeli Consulate In Istanbul
- Three attackers targeted an area near the Israeli consulate in Istanbul and one attacker was killed during the attempt.
- Turkish officials identified all three attackers after the incident in a major financial district, highlighting targeted security risks near diplomatic sites.
Escalation Hits Iran And Strait Of Hormuz Deadline
- US and Israeli strikes have caused widespread damage in Tehran and beyond, including a residential strike in Alborz province that killed at least 18 people.
- President Donald Trump set a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and threatened severe infrastructure attacks if no deal was reached.
Projectiles Strike Israel And Northern Front Widens
- Iran-launched projectiles caused alarms and smoke over Tel Aviv after a missile fell in Ramat Hosharon and triggered alerts across central Israel.
- Hezbollah fired at least 10 rockets from Lebanon toward Nahariya, injuring two people and widening the front of attacks.