Iran, Israel say hostilities on hold after first attacks since truce
A woman walks past a mural depicting a U.S. aircraft carrier under missile attack in downtown Tehran, Iran, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Iran and Israel said on June 8 that hostilities between them had halted, after the two countries exchanged strikes that threatened to reignite the Middle East war.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that the "fire on that front is contained" hours after Tehran said it had stopped its military action.
Tehran launched missiles at Israel on Sunday over Israel's ongoing war against Hezbollah in Lebanon. Israel then struck back, despite efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump to dissuade Netanyahu.
