Middle East updates: Israel and Iran trade fresh strikes
Key takeaways
- Iran and Israel have exchanged missile fire in the most serious confrontation since a ceasefire agreed in April.
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- "Resuming hostilities is not in any party's interest," spokesman Lin Jian told a news briefing, adding: "It is hoped all relevant parties will fulfil their commitment to a ceasefire."
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Iran and Israel have exchanged missile fire in the most serious confrontation since a ceasefire agreed in April. Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthi rebels have threatened to target ships in the Red Sea. Follow DW for the latest.
https://p.dw.com/p/5Eyvr The strikes between Iran and Israel threaten to drag the region back into a full-scale war Image: Ahmad Gharabli/AFPAdvertisement Skip next section What you need to know What you need to know Israel and Iran have fired missiles at each other in a new escalation It comes after Israel struck Iran early Monday in response to an Iranian attack on northern Israel US President Donald Trump had said he would urge Israel not to respond The Iran-backed Houthis have threatened to target Israel-linked ships in the Red Sea The EU's top diplomat has urged all parties to return to the negotiating table Read below for a roundup of news related to the Iran war and the wider Middle East on Monday, June 8, 2026.
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