Iran launched ballistic missiles at northern Israel on June 8, 2026, breaking a ceasefire that had been in place since April. Israeli defense systems intercepted the projectiles, and no major damage was reported.
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee confirmed the strikes, stating they occurred “last night and early today” while he personally took shelter during air-raid alerts. Sirens sounded across Jerusalem at approximately 6 a.m. local time.
What happened and why it matters
This is the first direct Iranian missile attack on Israeli territory since the two sides agreed to a ceasefire in April 2026. That ceasefire followed months of escalating military confrontation, including the US-led “Operation Epic Fury,” which launched on February 28, 2026, with the stated goal of dismantling Iranian missile infrastructure.
Both sides accused the other of violations in the weeks leading up to this strike. Iran’s decision to fire ballistic missiles, rather than rely on proxies or lower-level provocations, represents a clear escalation in the severity of those violations.
