Middle East crisis live: Israel and Iran exchange fresh round of strikes as attacks intensify

The Guardian UK Monday 08 June 2026, 07:02 UTC By Yohannes Lowe (now), Fran Singh and Adam Fulton (earlier) 1 min read

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Despite Trump’s calls for calm, IDF says it struck military targets in Iran in response to attacks by TehranIsrael strikes Iran despite Trump plea as Middle East crisis threatens to escalateThe Israeli military said Monday that it had detected a new barrage of missiles launched from Iran, the sixth salvo since the latest flare-up in fighting began the previous day. short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran towards the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems...

Despite Trump’s calls for calm, IDF says it struck military targets in Iran in response to attacks by Tehran

Israel strikes Iran despite Trump plea as Middle East crisis threatens to escalate

The Israeli military said Monday that it had detected a new barrage of missiles launched from Iran, the sixth salvo since the latest flare-up in fighting began the previous day.

“A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran towards the territory of the State of Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat,” the military said.

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Middle East crisis live: Israel and Iran exchange fresh round of strikes as attacks intensify

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