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Live Updates: Iran and Israel Exchange Strikes for First Time Since April Cease-Fire

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

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 missiles were fired in retaliation for the Israeli action, escalating tensions in the region. Israel subsequently struck back, targeting military sites in Iran, according to the Israeli military. The exchange of strikes signals a significant escalation in hostilities between Iran and Israel.

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