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Airstrikes intensify as Israel-Iran clashes leave ceasefire on brink

Washington Post World Monday 08 June 2026, 09:58 UTC By Gerry Shih 1 min read
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Waves of missile attacks by Israel and Iran marked the worst fighting in months and threatened a resumption of all-out war. The escalation came after Israel appeared to defy President Donald Trump’s calls for restraint.

Waves of missile attacks by Israel and Iran marked the worst fighting in months and threatened a resumption of all-out war. The escalation came after Israel appeared to defy President Donald Trump’s calls for restraint.
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