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Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles Toward Israel, U.S. Regional Forces At Heightened Alert

Israeli air defense systems engaged the missiles while sirens activated across several areas through June 8.

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MIDDLE EAST — Iranian forces launched multiple waves of ballistic missiles toward Israeli territory beginning June 7. Israeli air defense systems engaged the missiles while sirens activated across several areas through June 8.

Credits: Donald Standeford, Open Street Map, Modified Copernicus Sentinel data.

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The strikes marked the first direct Iranian missile attack on Israel since the April ceasefire. Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters channels designated the operation as Operation True Promise 5, describing it as a conditional response to Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut’s Dahieh suburb earlier on June 7.

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reported identification of missiles launched from Iran toward Israel on June 7, with defensive systems engaging immediately and nationwide alerts following subsequent volleys on June 8.

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