Israel launched airstrikes against Iranian military targets in western and central Iran on June 8, 2026, marking the first direct military action against Iranian soil since the two nations observed an April 8 ceasefire. The strikes came less than 24 hours after Iran fired ballistic missiles at northern Israel, specifically targeting the Ramat David Airbase on June 7.
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What happened and why it matters
The Israeli Air Force used air-launched ballistic missiles to strike targets across two geographic zones in Iran. The operation targeted military installations belonging to the Iranian regime, though specific facility names have not been disclosed.
On February 28, Israel and the United States jointly conducted dual operations, codenamed Operation Roaring Lion and Operation Epic Fury, which hit key Iranian military and nuclear facilities. The April 8 ceasefire was supposed to cool things down. It lasted exactly two months.
