Morning update

Middle East Eye · June 8, 2026 War

Morning update Good morning Middle East Eye readers, A sharp escalation between Iran and Israel has raised fears of a broader regional conflict after Iran launched missiles toward Israel and Tel Aviv responded with attacks inside Iran. The latest exchanges come despite continued US efforts to keep diplomatic channels open, with President Donald Trump reportedly urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid further escalation. Here are the latest updates: Israel said it came under an Iranian missile attack overnight, triggering interceptions and alerts across parts of the country.

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