Iran launched multiple waves of missile attacks on Israel on June 7, marking the first direct Iranian missile strike since the April 8 ceasefire. Air raid sirens sounded across Israel, including Haifa and the Sea of Galilee, while Israeli air defence systems were activated to intercept the incoming missiles.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Iran fired around 10 missiles in at least three waves. Israeli officials stated that all missiles were successfully intercepted, with no immediate reports of casualties. Explosions were reported in central Israel during the interceptions.
Iran said the attack was a response to Israel’s expanded military operations in southern Lebanon and Beirut’s southern suburbs. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed it targeted Ramat David Airbase in northern Israel with ballistic missiles and described the strike as a warning.
Iranian officials warned that any further Israeli military action in Lebanon would trigger a much stronger response. Tehran said it would not tolerate ceasefire violations and claimed it has additional missiles ready for larger scale strikes if tensions escalate further.
Israel called the missile attack a “serious mistake” and warned of a strong response. The IDF said it remains fully prepared for both defensive and offensive operations and later confirmed airstrikes on military targets in western and central Iran. Israeli media also reported ongoing attacks inside Iran.
US President Donald Trump urged both sides to avoid further escalation. He said Iran’s missile launches were enough and called on Tehran to return to negotiations. Trump also reportedly asked Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu not to retaliate immediately, saying the US is close to reaching a final agreement with Iran.
Crude oil surged as traders priced in rising Middle East tensions, with WTI climbing to $94.41 and Brent reaching $97.16, both up more than 4%.
At the same time, U.S. Treasury yields moved higher, with the 10Y at 4.576%, 30Y above 5%, and 2Y at 4.191%, reflecting inflation concerns and fears that sustained higher oil prices could complicate the Federal Reserve’s path toward lower interest rates.
The exchange has raised fears of a wider regional conflict that could threaten ongoing US-Iran diplomacy. Both Israel and Iran have signaled readiness for further military action, keeping tensions across the Middle East at a high level.
Update: Israel’s military said its Air Force, guided by military intelligence, carried out strikes on multiple targets inside the petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, southwestern Iran, a short while ago.
Meanwhile, IRGC says it targeted Israel’s Nevatim and Tel Nof air bases in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Iranian radar installations.
Israel Tightens Restrictions After New Iranian Missile Attacks
Israel’s Home Front Command announced new nationwide emergency measures after Iran resumed missile launches toward Israel. The restrictions are in effect from 10:00 PM on June 7 until 8:00 PM on June 8 local time.
All schools, kindergartens, daycare centers, and special education institutions have been closed nationwide. Outdoor gatherings are limited to 200 people and indoor events to 500 people, provided shelters can be reached in time. People may go to work only if access to protected spaces is available, while the Kerem Shalom crossing with Gaza has been closed and goods transfers into Gaza suspended. Israeli defense officials also reportedly believe the latest exchange of fire could develop into a broader military campaign involving several days of warfare between Israel and Iran.
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