Iran and Israel Exchange Strikes, Testing Fragile Ceasefire
Major escalation between Iran and Israel threatens fragile ceasefire on 100th day of conflict, with direct US diplomatic involvement
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Iran and Israel exchanged strikes Monday, with Israeli forces hitting military targets in central and western Iran after an Iranian missile attack. The escalation occurred on the 100th day of the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. It threatened the fragile ceasefire in place since early April.
President Trump called on both nations to stop “shooting” as the exchange marked a major escalation in regional tensions. The strikes complicated ongoing diplomatic efforts to maintain the truce between the U.S. and Iran. The exchange heightened worries about broader Middle East stability.
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Israel and Iran exchange missile fire threatening Middle East truce
The exchange marked a major escalation in the already tense region. It came on the 100th day of the U.S. and Israel’s war with Iran as the heightened tensions further complicated efforts to end Middle
Israel strikes Iran military targets after Iranian missile attack
The Israeli Air Force conducted strikes on military targets in central and western Iran on Monday morning local time, the Israel Defense Forces said in a statement.
Trump tells Iran and Israel to stop ‘shooting’ after they exchange strikes
Iran and Israel striking each other threatens the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has been in place since early April.
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