Iran launches missiles at Israel for first time since April
Iranian attacks on Tel Aviv in February 2026 (archive photo: Getty Images)
Iran launched two ballistic missiles at northern Israel, which were intercepted by air defense systems. This marks the first attack by Iran on Israel since the ceasefire took effect on April 8, The Times of Israel reports.
According to the Israel Defense Forces, two ballistic missiles launched by Iran toward northern Israel were recently successfully intercepted by air defense systems. No casualties or damage were reported as a result of the attack.
This is the first Iranian strike on Israel since the ceasefire entered into force on April 8. More than two months of relative calm had been maintained between the two countries.
Israel vows forceful response
Senior Israeli officials told Channel 12 that the country will "respond forcefully" to the Iranian missile attacks. They say Israel cannot allow a situation in which Iran fires at Israel in response to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah in Beirut.
No official decision on a response has been made yet. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior officials are expected to hold a security assessment soon.
Iran also commented on the situation. "The Islamic Republic of Iran had repeatedly declared that it would not tolerate violations of the ceasefire or aggression against Lebanon. Tonight, the aggressors received their response. This response is a warning for them to cease their villainy; every new action will be met with a more crushing response and heavier costs," said a military adviser to the Iranian Supreme Leader.
Trump calls on Iran to stop attacks
US President Donald Trump, in his comment to Fox News, urged Tehran to halt its strikes and return to negotiations.
"What I would suggest to Iran: You've shot your missiles, that's enough. Get back to the table and make a deal," the US president said, responding to Iran's missile strike on Israel on the evening of June 7.
On June 6, Israel carried out an airstrike on southern Lebanon, three days after a ceasefire agreement was reached, killing nine people.
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the strike on a vehicle, saying it was moving suspiciously and alleging that Lebanese military forces were preparing an attack on Israeli troops near the village of Kfar Tibnit.
This week, Iran suspended talks with the United States due to continued Israeli strikes on Lebanon, stating it would only return to dialogue after Israeli operations in the region stop.
Following this, Trump agreed in a phone call with Netanyahu that Israel would not deploy troops into Beirut — a demand made by Iran.
