Israel says Iran launched missiles in first bombardment since fragile ceasefire

By — Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press By — Hassan Ammar, Associated Press Hassan Ammar, Associated Press By — Samy Magdy, Associated Press Samy Magdy, Associated Press By — Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/israel-says-iran-launched-missiles-in-first-bombardment-since-fragile-ceasefire Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Israel says Iran launched missiles in first bombardment since fragile ceasefire World Jun 7, 2026 5:18 PM EDT JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel said Sunday that Iran launched missiles at it in the first such bombardment since a fragile ceasefire took effect in early April, complicating mediation efforts for a deal to end the war. Iran's state broadcaster confirmed the launches. Tehran had warned of retaliation after Israel struck Beirut's southern suburbs without warning earlier Sunday in defiance of Washington's request days ago to stand down. Israel called it retaliation for the Iranian-backed Hezbollah firing at northern Israel earlier in the day. READ MORE: U.S.-Iran exchange of fire in Gulf tests fragile ceasefire "Should these acts of aggression be repeated, the responses will be broader in scope and will encompass all American and Zionist targets throughout the region," Iran's Revolutionary Guard said in a statement that also referenced attacks on Iran's coast and vessels around the Strait of Hormuz. Israel's military said it intercepted the missiles, and less than an hour later it said people could leave shelters but stay near them. Sirens sounded in several areas of the country. Multiple explosions were heard in northern Israel. "Iran has made a grave mistake," Israel military spokesman Brig. Gen. Effie Defrin said. Iran had warned that an attack on Beirut would renew full-scale war across the Mideast, even as Pakistan tries to restart talks between Tehran and Washington. "U.S. forces across the Middle East remain vigilant and ready," the U.S. Central Command posted on X shortly before the missile launches. Israel's attack on Beirut came a few days after the Lebanese and Israeli governments agreed to a ceasefire in U.S.-hosted talks, though Hezbollah rejected the deal. The strike on a residential building killed two people and wounded 20, Lebanon's health ministry said. WATCH: Iranian strikes set Kuwait's largest airport ablaze amid fragile ceasefire with the U.S. Israel's strikes and ground invasion in Lebanon in pursuit of Hezbollah, and the militant group's resistance to disarming, have complicated an overall deal to end the war in the Middle East. Iran says any deal must include an end to fighting in Lebanon. After Iran's launches, U.S. President Donald Trump told a Fox News Channel reporter that he wanted the Iranians to stop firing missiles and return to the negotiating table. He also said that Israel's strikes earlier Sunday were not coordina