When is a ceasefire not a ceasefire? The Independent’s Chief International Correspondent Bel Trew has taken a closer look at the tit for tat strikes between Israel and Iran - and Donald Trump’s efforts to stop them Israel launched airstrikes on central and western Iran in the early hours of Monday, with explosions reported in several Iranian cities, including Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz and Karaj. The Israeli attacks came after a plea from Trump not to respond to Iranian missile attacks, which came in response to an Israeli attack on Beirut. Watch the full video above.

Iran’s attack on Israel threatens to escalate a conflict that has been largely contained since a ceasefire in April, as the president urges all sides to pull back.

Monday’s strikes by both Iran and Israel are the most serious escalation in the conflict since the ceasefire between the U.S.-Israel side and Iran went into effect in April.

Tehran warns of 'more severe' attacks if Israel continues with its hostilities in southern Lebanon.

The latest news and live updates as Israel said its air force struck Iranian targets.

For the first time since April, Iran and Israel engaged in an exchange of airstrikes between Sunday evening and Monday morning.

Analysts say both sides are pushing the ceasefire to its limits while seeking greater leverage.

President Donald Trump said that Israel and Iran are negotiating a ceasefire as violence in the Middle East once again escalated.

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The wave of attacks over the past 24 hours marks the most direct confrontation between the nations since a ceasefire

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