Iran launches missiles toward Israel for first time since April ceasefire

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8 Jun 2026 • 3:49 AM MYT
The Independent
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Iran launches missiles toward Israel for first time since April ceasefire

  • Iran launched missiles toward Israel, prompting Israeli air defenses to intercept them.
  • The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed missile launches from Iran, with sirens sounding across Israel and later in Jordan.
  • This marks the first direct attack on Israel from Iran since the April ceasefire took effect.
  • The IDF reported intercepting all missiles detected so far, but noted more launches were incoming.
  • Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned Israel against further aggression in Lebanon, while an unnamed Israeli official indicated Israel plans to respond to the attack.

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