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Iran attacks Israel for the first time since ceasefire

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At a glance

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  • Iran launched multiple missiles at Israel, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing regional conflict.
  • The attacks targeted Israel's Ramat David Air Base in retaliation for Israeli strikes on Southern Lebanon.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran to return to negotiations, while Iran warned of broader responses if attacks continued.

Iran has launched a missile attack against Israel for the first time since a ceasefire agreement, significantly escalating the three-month regional war.

The missiles struck Israel's Ramat David Air Base in northern Israel, hours after Israeli forces attacked the Dahieh district in Southern Lebanon. Tehran views the Israeli strikes as a violation of the fragile ceasefire. Lebanon's Health Ministry reported at least two people killed and 20 wounded in the attacks on the Beirut suburb.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) stated that Israel had crossed "all red lines" with its actions in southern Lebanon and warned of more extensive retaliation if attacks persisted. The IRGC also accused the U.S. and Israel of failing to meet their commitments, citing continued attacks on Lebanon and violations of the ceasefire in international waters.

Tonightโ€™s operation was a warning; if aggressions are repeated, the responses will be broader.

โ€” Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)The IRGC issued a warning following Iran's missile attack on Israel.

"Tonight's operation was a warning; if aggressions are repeated, the responses will be broader," the IRGC announced, according to Al Jazeera. Iran has previously warned it would attack Israel if strikes on Lebanon continued. This latest strike follows a retaliatory attack by Iran last week against Kuwait, which resulted in one death and about 60 injuries, reportedly in response to a U.S. attack on Qeshm Island.

Amid the heightened tensions, U.S. President Donald Trump urged Iran to de-escalate and return to the negotiating table. "What I would suggest to Iran: You've shot your missiles; that's enough. Get back to the table and make a deal," Trump told Fox News. Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran have stalled over disagreements regarding Iran's uranium enrichment and control of the Strait of Hormuz. The attack also raises concerns about the impact on the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, especially as Israel expands its operations in Lebanon.

What I would suggest to Iran: You've shot your missiles; that's enough. Get back to the table and make a deal.

โ€” Donald TrumpU.S. President Donald Trump speaking to Fox News, urging Iran to de-escalate.
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