Iran launches 30 missiles at Israeli air base in Negev; Israel claims interception
On June 7, 2026, Iran launched 30 missiles at Israeli military targets in the Negev region, marking the first attack since the April truce. Israel claimed to have intercepted all missiles, but explosions were reported in central Israel. In response, Israel conducted airstrikes against Iran's military installations.
Where Sources Diverge
TASS reported Israel intercepted all missiles, while other sources noted explosions in central Israel.
Israel intercepted all missiles launched from Iran.
Explosions were heard in central Israel.
France24 and NPR reported the attack was in retaliation for Israeli strikes in Beirut, while The Hindu linked it to broader regional tensions.
The attack was in retaliation for Israeli strikes in Beirut.
The attack was part of broader regional tensions.
TASS reported Israel launched airstrikes against Iran, while NPR and The Hindu described Iran's missile attack as the first since the ceasefire.
Israel conducted airstrikes against Iran's military installations.
Iran launched missiles at Israel for the first time since the ceasefire.
Sources
Air raid alerts were also issued in some areas in northern Israel
Earlier overnight, the Israeli Air Force conducted strikes against Iran, targeting military installations
Israel has launched airstrikes targeting central and western Iran in response to missile fire. Iranian state television has reported the sound of explosions being heard in Isfahan, Tabriz and Tehran.
Iran launched missiles at Israel, triggering air raid sirens and forcing millions to shelters. Israel claims to have intercepted the projectiles, but explosions were heard. Tehran warned of broader retaliation after an earlier Israeli strike. Meanwhile, former US President Trump urged restraint, reportedly persuading Prime Minister Netanyahu to hold off on immediate response.
Oil prices were up more than $2 a barrel after Israel launched renewed strikes on Lebanon despite a truce between the two countries
Air raid sirens sounded in Israel on Sunday night as its military worked to intercept barrages of incoming Iranian missiles for the first time since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April. The Iranian missile attack was in retaliation for deadly Israeli strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs earlier Sunday as the tit-for-tat attacks complicated mediation efforts to end the war.
Iran's IRGC says the barrage of missiles is 'a warning' to Israel amid its ongoing siege of Lebanon.
“The Israeli army must stop its attacks on southern Lebanon and the suburbs, and if it expands its attacks to that region or responds to Iran’s action, it will face more devastating and regrettable blows,” said General Ali Abollahi, the head of the Khatam al-Anbiya command.
According to the Israeli military, additional launches fired toward Israel have been identified
The attack would be the first since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war.
There are no immediate reports of injuries or damage in the attack, the first by Iran on Israel since a ceasefire took effect on April 8.
Israel had attacked the outskirts of the Lebanese capital, Beirut, earlier Sunday, prompting threats of Iranian retaliation.