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Iran, Israel exchange fire as Trump calls for restraint

Iran and Israel exchange fire as Trump calls for restraint
MENA
9 min read
08 June, 2026
Direct confrontation between Iran and Israel erupted after Israel struck the southern suburbs of Beirut on Sunday afternoon.

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For those just joining us, here are the key updates:

  • A new round of violence erupted after Israel launched attacks on the southern suburbs of Beirut on Sunday, killing at least two people and wounding 20 others
     
  • Iran launched a wave of missiles at northern Israel following the attacks on Beirut, accusing Israel of repeatedly violating ceasefire agreements.  Then, Israeli strikes occurred on Iranian cities and commercial sites. After that, another round of missiles came from Iran and Yemen, which resulted in a wave of strikes by Israel
     
  • Houthis have also declared that no Israeli ships will be allowed through the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab 
     
  • Meanwhile, Israel continues to strike southern Lebanon and Gaza, killing and wounding several civilians, including children.