Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes after first exchange of fire since truce
Iran launched about 30 missiles at Israel following a strike in Lebanon, while Israel carried out two waves of air strikes in Iran.
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"No, no. They had already gone. They had already gone. They were already on their way."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"'Bibi, you better be careful, or you will be on your own very soon.'"
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"Israel has a full right to self-defence, and we are exercising it as required."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"the attacks had been halted after Israel 'hit the terror regime in Tehran'."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"Israel and Iran must stop 'shooting'."
— Donald Trump , Politician
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Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
A Lebanese army captain who was killed in an Israeli airstrike.
A Lebanese Brigadier General who was killed in an Israeli airstrike.
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Iran launched about 30 missiles at Israel following a strike in Lebanon, while Israel carried out two waves of air strikes in Iran.
Iran and Israel have halted mutual missile and drone attacks, the first exchange since a ceasefire started in early April. Both nations warn that hostilities could resume if provocations continue, with U.S. President Donald Trump intervening to contain escalation.
After trading volleys of long-range missile strikes that defied calls for restraint from President Donald Trump and threatened to tip the region back into all-out war, Israel and Iran signaled Monday that the attacks had concluded for now.
After a tense night during which Iran and Israel launched missile attacks against each other, Tehran has announced it is halting operations. Sky's military analyst explains why.
In retaliation for an Iranian missile attack, Israel launched airstrikes on military targets in central and western Iran. This marks the first Israeli strike on Iranian territory since the April ceasefire, signaling a significant escalation in regional tensions.
Israel and Iran have halted mutual missile and drone attacks following an exchange of fire, marking the first such incident since the April ceasefire. Both nations have warned of potential resumption of hostilities if provoked.
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