Israel Strikes City in Western Iran; Iran Threatens Further Attacks
On June 8, 2026, Israel launched airstrikes on a city in western Iran, according to Tass, while Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Israeli airbases. France24 reported that both sides halted hostilities after a flare-up of fighting, with Israel claiming 30 missiles were fired from Iranian territory. US President Donald Trump urged both nations to cease hostilities.
Where Sources Diverge
France24 reported that Iran and Israel halted attacks after a flare-up, while Tass reported ongoing military actions and threats of further strikes.
Iran and Israel halted attacks after a flare-up.
Iran threatened further strikes if Israel retaliates.
Tass reported that Israel struck a city in western Iran with no casualties, while France24 mentioned Israel's reported 30 missiles fired from Iranian territory.
Israel struck a city in western Iran, with no casualties.
Israel reported 30 missiles from Iranian territory.
Sources
Iran and Israel say they've now halted attacks, after their first exchange of fire since a ceasefire in April. US President Donald Trump told them to stop fighting, as Israel reported 30 missiles from Israel and Israel struck back. Among ordinary Israelis, it stoked of a return to full-blown war.
The deputy governor of Hamadan Province, Hamze Amrani, said there were no casualties
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned that enemy attacks on energy infrastructure could have dangerous consequences for the whole global economy
The attacks targeted Nevatim Airbase in southern Israel and Tel Nof Airbase near Tel Aviv
The Israel Defense Forces said the operation targeted facilities in the western and central regions of the Islamic Republic
Israeli military chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir vowed Sunday that the military would strike Iran "with force" upon receiving orders, after the Islamic Republic fired missiles at Israel. Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they were attacking the headquarters of "terrorist groups" in Iraqi Kurdistan. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
According to Eyal Zamir, the military has not yet received such an order
Israel's state broadcaster Kan earlier stated that the country intended to respond to missile strikes from Iranian territory