Iran launches missiles at Israel in first direct attack since April ceasefire
Iran fired missiles at Israel on Sunday in retaliation for an Israeli strike on Beirut, marking the first direct Iranian missile attack since an April ceasefire agreement. The attack represents a major regional escalation, with Iran warning of further strikes if Israeli operations in Lebanon continue. The incident threatens to unravel U.S.-Iran negotiations and reignite broader conflict in the region.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched missiles at Israel on Sunday, including targeting Ramat David Air Base in northern Israel, in response to an Israeli strike on the Beirut suburb of Dahieh earlier that day. Israeli air defense systems reportedly intercepted all missiles, though Iranian state media claimed a third wave was launched. The attack marks the first direct Iranian missile strike since an April ceasefire and comes amid escalating Israeli operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Iran's military stated that Israel had "crossed all red lines" and threatened "devastating attacks" if Israeli strikes in Lebanon continued. President Trump indicated he would urge Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu not to retaliate, though Israeli officials said the IDF was preparing military response plans and Israel's national security minister called for striking Tehran.
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