Israel Prepares for Days-Long Iran Fight as US Coordinates Air Defense
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Updated · Haaretz · Jun 8
Israel Prepares for Days-Long Iran Fight as US Coordinates Air Defense
3 articles · Updated · Haaretz · Jun 8
Summary
The Israeli military said it is preparing for at least several days of conflict with Iran and is operating under pre-prepared plans with U.S. coordination on air defense.
Two waves of Israeli strikes hit central and western Iran early Monday, with explosions reported in Tehran, Tabriz, Isfahan and near Kharg Island; Israel said its aircraft alone carried out the attacks.
Mahshahr petrochemical complex was also struck — the first hit on an Iranian energy site since the April 8 cease-fire — and Iran closed airspace around Tehran's main airport while activating air defenses and reporting a drone shot down.
Trump urged both sides to stop firing and return to negotiations, saying he was "calling the shots," while the EU approved new sanctions on Iranian individuals and entities over threats to maritime traffic.
The widening confrontation is already disrupting the region: Wizz Air canceled Israel flights for Monday and Tuesday, and Israel said it is also preparing for the possibility that Hezbollah could join the fighting.
Is the conflict shifting from a military battle to a war of economic attrition against Iran?
Can peace talks succeed when key demands, like disarming Hezbollah, are already called a 'nonstarter'?
100 Days of Hostilities: The US-Israel War on Iran and Its Global Consequences
Overview
As of June 8, 2026, the conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran has reached its 100th day, sparking a significant global energy crisis and casting uncertainty over the world economy. Iran calls the conflict an unprovoked act of aggression, while fighting has spread beyond Iran to Gulf nations and Lebanon, causing broader regional destabilization. Despite a fragile ceasefire established in April, military actions continue, especially in Lebanon, where Israeli operations have resulted in over 3,000 fatalities. This ongoing violence highlights the persistent instability and the risk of further escalation across the region.