Published: June 8, 2026 ⢠4:08 PM IST ¡ Updated: June 8, 2026 ⢠4:41 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Analysts say both sides are pushing the ceasefire to its limits while seeking greater leverage.
Israel launched attacks across Iran overnight, with explosions reported in Tehran, Tabriz, Karaj and Isfahan, marking the most serious escalation between the two countries since a fragile ceasefire took hold in April.
The attacks came hours after Iran fired a wave of missiles towards northern Israel, accusing Israel of repeatedly violating the ceasefire through its ongoing military operations in Lebanon â which Israel says are targeting the armed group Hezbollah, Tehranâs closest ally in the country.
On Monday, US President Donald Trump called on both sides to stop attacking each other.
âIsrael and Iran must immediately stop âshootingâ,â he said in a brief post on his Truth Social platform.