Iran and Israel Exchange Strikes for First Time Since April Cease-Fire
NYT > World News·June 8, 2026

Iran has launched missiles at Israel in response to an Israeli attack in Lebanon, marking the first exchange of strikes between the two countries since a cease-fire in April. The Iranian retaliation prompted Israel to strike back, with the Israeli military targeting military sites in Iran. The exchange of strikes signals a potential escalation of tensions between Iran and Israel. Israel's military response was carried out just hours after the initial Iranian missile launches.
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