Israel Strikes Iran Military Targets Despite Trump's Warning, Hitting 2 Regions
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Updated · Reuters · Jun 8
Israel Strikes Iran Military Targets Despite Trump's Warning, Hitting 2 Regions
3 articles · Updated · Reuters · Jun 8
Summary
Israel said it hit military targets in western and central Iran on Monday, marking the first direct exchange between the two countries since a ceasefire.
The strikes came after Iran fired missiles at Israeli targets, and despite President Donald Trump reportedly urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to launch further attacks.
Iranian media had reported explosions in cities including Isfahan, Karaj, Tabriz and Tehran, while authorities closed airspace around Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport.
The renewed fighting threatens Trump-backed peace efforts and extends a broader regional conflict that had already pushed oil prices up more than 3%.
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The 2026 Israel-Iran War: Timeline, Humanitarian Crisis, and Global Economic Fallout
Overview
The 2026 Israel-Iran war erupted after weeks of rising tensions and failed nuclear talks, triggered by a U.S. deadline and a joint Israeli-American offensive aimed at regime change in Iran. The initial strikes, which targeted Iran’s military and nuclear sites without U.S. Congressional approval, killed key Iranian leaders and provoked massive retaliation across the Middle East. The conflict quickly escalated, drawing in regional actors, causing heavy casualties, widespread displacement, and severe damage to energy infrastructure. These events led to global economic shocks, environmental crises, and deepened political instability, with uncertain prospects for peace despite a fragile ceasefire.