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Israeli security forces examine a fragment of an intercepted Iranian missile in northern Israel, early Monday, June 8, 2026.
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Israel says Iran has launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war. Tehran had warned of retaliation after Israel on Sunday struck Beirut’s southern suburbs in defiance of Washington’s request days ago to stand down. Israel said the Iranian-backed Hezbollah fired at northern Israel earlier in the day. Israel’s attack on Beirut came a few days after the Lebanese and Israeli governments agreed to a ceasefire in U.S.-hosted talks, though Hezbollah rejected the deal. Iran wants any ceasefire deal to include the Lebanon situation.
Israel and Iran have exchanged fire, marking the first such incident since a ceasefire two months ago. The conflict escalated after Israel targeted the Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon, defying a U.S. request to stand down. Also Monday, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched a missile at Israel and threatened to disrupt Red Sea shipping. The U.S. has urged Iran to halt missile strikes, promising no further Israeli attacks if they comply. Meanwhile, mediators continue diplomatic efforts to end the conflict and open the Strait of Hormuz.
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