Iran strikes Israel in first attack since April truce; regional airspace restrictions widen
Iran launches missiles at Israel, first attack since April 8 ceasefire Israel vows retaliation Strike prompts air space closure in the region Iran launched 11
Iran launches missiles at Israel, first attack since April 8 ceasefire Israel vows retaliation Strike prompts air space closure in the region Iran launched 11 missiles towards Israel on Sunday in its first direct attack since a regional truce was announced on April 8, drawing a sharp response from Israeli leaders and prompting several countries to impose airspace restrictions. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said it intercepted all the missiles and warned that Iran would face a forceful response, with military chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir vowing to act "as soon as the green light is given".The exchange heightened regional tensions, with Iran, Iraq and Syria among the countries that moved to close parts or all of their airspace as a precautionary measure.Following the strike, US President Donald Trump said he would press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to retaliate against Iran after Tehran launched missiles at Israel on Sunday, arguing that further military action could derail efforts to secure a US-Iran agreement.According to Axios, Trump told Netanyahu that both sides had already exchanged strikes and should avoid another escalation.“Israel had its strike and Iran had its strike.
We don't need another one,” Trump said, “We are very close to a final deal with Iran. It is going to be a good deal. I don’t want it to blow up because of what is happening now.”Air raid sirens sounded across large parts of northern and central Israel, including Haifa, Caesarea and Hadera, as residents were instructed to seek shelter.Israel's emergency service Magen David Adom said no direct casualties were reported from the missile attacks, although several people sustained injuries while rushing to protected areas.Iranian state media reported an initial second wave of missiles towards Israel, while the IDF separately confirmed that additional launches had been fired towards the country.Tehran said the missile launches were intended as a warning following an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs earlier in the day. Iran's Foreign Ministry later described the operation as a defensive action conducted under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter and warned that any further Israeli action against Iran or Lebanon would be met with a stronger response.The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) also warned Israel against expanding its operations in Lebanon, saying it would face "more crushing and regretful blows" if it widened the conflict or responded militarily to Iran's actions.Israeli officials strongly condemned the attack.
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