The Brief Israel launched airstrikes in central and western Iran on Monday in response to recent missile fire. Iran had previously launched multiple missile attacks on Israel, sounding alarms in several parts of the country. Iran's attacks are the first since the ceasefire with Iran that included the U.S. went into effect in early April.



Israel launched airstrikes into central and western Iran early Monday morning in response to recent missile attacks by Tehran. Explosions were heard in Isfahan, Tabriz, and Tehran, according to Iranian state television, which did not elaborate on the blasts.

The airstrikes come hours after sirens were heard across multiple parts of Israel late Sunday night warning residents about Iranian missile launches. The attack was the first such bombardment by Tehran since the ceasefire began in early April.

Big picture view:

The Israeli Defense Forces posted several messages saying missiles were spotted, and the nation's Air Force was working to intercept them. A follow-up message noted another round of missiles were detected, and the Aerial Defense Array, better known as Israel's Iron Dome, was locating and intercepting the threats. There have been no immediate reports of casualties or damage in Israel.

Associated Press journalists reported hearing loud explosions over Damascus that Syria's state media attributed to Israeli air defenses.

Following the Israeli attack, Iran closed the airspace around Tehran's Imam Khomeini International Airport, the country's main airfield.

First responders inspect damage at the site of an Israeli airstrike targeting apartments in a residential building in Beirut's southern suburbs on June 7, 2026. (Photo by FADEL itani / AFP via Getty Images)

What they're saying:

Iran's state broadcaster confirmed the missile launches. Its report included a quote from the nation's military saying,  if Israel responds to Iranian attacks or does not stop its attacks on Lebanon, Iranian attacks will continue. 

 I call all the shots. He (Netanyahu) doesn't call the shots. 

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