Senior official: 'At Trump's request, we are stopping the attacks on Iran, we will continue in Lebanon' > Updated

8 June 2026   

Iran continues its missile attack on Israel this morning (Monday) - hours after an earlier barrage launched at large areas across the country.

In the latest wave of launches, alerts were activated in Haifa, the Kiryat, Nesher, Tirat Carmel, Acre, Karmiel, Nazareth, Nof HaGalil, Migdal HaEmek, Shfaram and many other communities in the Galilee, the valleys, the Carmel and the Gulf. Later, alarms were also sounded in Safed, Rosh Pina, Hatzor HaGlilit, Katzrin, the settlements along the confrontation line and large parts of the Upper Galilee and the Golan Heights.

Shortly thereafter, the shooting spread to the center of the country. Alarms were activated in Tel Aviv, Bnei Brak, Ramat Gan, Givatayim, Holon, Bat Yam, Petah Tikva, Kiryat Ono, Or Yehuda and Ganei Tikva. Alerts were also heard in Rishon LeZion, Rehovot, Ness Ziona, Ramle, Lod, Yavne, Modi'in, Modi'in Illit, Shoham and other settlements in the Shephelah and the Yarkon region.

In Samaria, alarms were activated in Ariel, Karnei Shomron, Emmanuel, Yitzhar, Ofra, Beit El, Elkana, Shaarei Tikva and other communities. Alerts were also sounded in the Sharon area and along the seam line.

17:05 - Alarms were activated in Zerait in the Upper Galilee

16:10 - If an agreement is signed - this is the European plan for clearing mines in the Strait of Hormuz

US allies in Europe will seek President Donald Trump's approval for a plan to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz, led by Britain and France, at the G7 summit in France next week. The plan will only be implemented after a peace deal is signed between the US and Iran.

15:25 - Senior Israeli official: "Israel stops attacks on Iran, we will continue to attack in Lebanon""

An Israeli official said: "At Trump's request, Israel is stopping the attacks on Iran. The attacks on southern Lebanon will continue in full force in the coming days. We will also bomb Dahiya if the attacks on our communities and citizens continue.".

Amit Segal quoted an Israeli senior official: "The feeling during the consultation was that the round was behind us.".

15:25 - IDF on the alarms in the Kiryat Shmona area: "3 launches were detected towards IDF forces in southern Lebanon, one of them fell near the forces, no casualties""

IDF Spokesperson: Alerts were activated a short time ago in several areas in the north of the country. Three launches were detected that were fired from Lebanon towards IDF forces operating in southern Lebanon. Some of the launches were intercepted before they crossed into the country's territory and another launch fell near the forces, no casualties. Alerts were activated according to policy.".

15:15 - Alarms were activated in Kiryat Shmona and the surrounding area following rocket launches from LevanuEstate

Alarms were activated in Kiryat Shmona, Be'Ager, Be'Gosherim, Tel Hai, Maayan Baruch, Metula, Kfar Yuval, Kfar Giladi and Beit Hillel following launches from Lebanon.

15:10 - Report: The Air Force attacked Tyre and Nabatiyeh

After Iran announced a cessation of its attacks against Israel, the Air Force attacked the city of Tyre and the Nabatiyeh region.

14:50 - Is the confrontation nearing an end? Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Trump spoke

13:45 - Trump: Israel and Iran want immediate ceasefire, talks for "peace" progressing

President Trump wrote in a tweet: "Both sides, Israel and Iran, are seeking an immediate ceasefire!" He said, adding that "final negotiations on 'peace' are moving forward, provided ignorance or stupidity do not stand in the way.".

However, he emphasized: "The blockade will remain in force, with full force and effect, until a 'final agreement' is reached. Things need to move forward quickly.".

13:20 - The political-security cabinet will meet tonight at 21:00

13:20 - At the petrochemical complex in Maheshwar: The IDF attacked infrastructure for the production of raw materials for the missile program

The Air Force, under precise guidance from the Intelligence Directorate, attacked several infrastructures in the petrochemical complex in Maheshwar, southwest Iran, this morning, which were used by the armed forces subordinate to the Iranian terrorist regime to produce and export raw materials for weapons.

The attacked infrastructure produced unique materials that are essential components for the development of ballistic missiles, which pose a direct threat to the State of Israel and its citizens. These are critical components in the existing production infrastructure at the complex for the Iranian terrorist regime's missile program.

The attack joins several other attacks carried out against the compound during Operation "Harry's Roar.".

13:20 - Iranian Parliament Speaker Threatens: Our Next Step - Attacking Energy Infrastructure in Gulf Countries

12:45 - Senior Iranian official threatens: If elements in the resistance axis are attacked - the response will cross geographical borders

Senior Iranian regime official Sadeq Larijani said that the Iranian missile attack, which was intended to defend Lebanon, was "an official declaration of strategic doctrine.".

According to him, "If a factor in the resistance axis is attacked, this will trigger a response that will cross geographical borders and change regional equations.""

12:40 - Trump: Israel and Iran must stop firing immediately

10:40 - IDF: The Air Force completed a large-scale attack against strategic defense systems of the Iranian regime

Dozens of Air Force fighter jets, under the direction of the Intelligence Directorate, recently completed a large-scale attack against strategic defense systems of the Iranian regime, the IDF spokesman said. According to the army, "Recently, defense systems have been deployed in a number of different areas in Iran, as part of the regime's activities to restore its detection and defense capabilities that were damaged in Operation 'Roar of the Eagle', and the attack led to the destruction of these systems.".

10:15 - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: "The US bears responsibility for ceasefire violations""

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baqaie said: "The United States bears direct responsibility for the recent ceasefire violations." He said: "Israel's actions cannot be separated from American policy.".

09:45 - The fall in Samaria - a missile, not interception fragments

Examinations conducted by security officials indicate that the damage to the Samaria settlement was caused by an Iranian missile, and not by interception. Four houses were damaged.

09:40 - In the shadow of the resumption of launches from Iran: About 50,000 passengers are expected to pass through Ben Gurion Airport today

09:30 - Following the escalation: Oil prices soar

Markets are reacting to the escalation between Israel and Iran. The price of oil jumped by 41% to near $100 per barrel, Asian stock markets plunged, and trading was halted in South Korea.

09:30 - Launch detected from Iran to the north and center - report of a fall in Krayot

Alarms were activated in the north of the country due to the launch of missiles from Iran. At the same time, early warnings were also activated in the Jerusalem and central areas. An initial report of a fall was received from the Kiryat.

09:10 - The Houthis threaten: We will attack Israeli naval traffic in the Red Sea

Against the backdrop of the escalation with Iran: In a statement released this morning by the Houthis, the terrorist organization declared a "total ban on Israeli naval navigation in the Red Sea." According to the Houthis, they "see all enemy movements as legitimate military targets for our forces." The Houthis also threatened to respond to any escalation.

08:40 - Revolutionary Guards: "We attacked the Nevatim and Tel Nof air force bases""

The Revolutionary Guards claimed this morning that they attacked the Nevatim and Tel Nof air force bases in response to attacks on radar sites at three points across the country. "All operational units of the Revolutionary Guards are on full alert to carry out a large-scale and deterrent operation on all fronts, and have prepared action plans that correspond to the enemy's various scenarios.".

08:35 - The IDF estimates: Fighting against Iran will last several days

The IDF's assessment this morning is that the exchange of blows with Iran is expected to continue for several more days. The defense establishment is preparing for a significant expansion of the mobilization of reserves, including the call-up of a number of reserve battalions and the reinforcement of forces in various sectors, with an emphasis on the seam line in Judea and Samaria and the Jordanian border.

In addition, preparations are underway to reinforce forces at the Home Front Command, with additional reserve forces from rescue and recovery units being mobilized starting this morning, which are intended to provide a response at crash sites if necessary.

08:30 - The Revolutionary Guards announced Operation "Victory""

The Revolutionary Guards announced this morning (Operation "Netzer," which means victory. The operation is aimed at the Tel Nof and Nevatim bases.

08:00 - IDF confirms: A petrochemical plant was attacked in Iran

An IDF spokesman confirmed that the Air Force, under the direction of Military Intelligence, attacked several targets at the petrochemical complex in Maheshwar in southwestern Iran.

07:45 - Iran reports that Israel attacked a petrochemical plant

The governor of Khuzestan Province in Iran told the Iranian Fars News Agency that Israel attacked the "Karun" petrochemical plant in Mahshahr. He said that part of the facility was damaged as a result of the attack.

Earlier this morning, Iran launched another barrage at areas in the southern Negev, the Arava, the Dead Sea, Judea, Jerusalem, the Judean Lowlands, Lachish, the Dan Bloc, the Lowlands, the Sharon, Samaria, the Jordan Valley, and the Gaza Strip. Several missiles were intercepted by air defense systems.

One of the launches fell in an open area in the Samaria region and caused damage to four buildings. There were no casualties.

About an hour earlier, alarms were activated in central Israel, the Lowlands, and Lakhish following a missile launch from Yemen. The missile was successfully intercepted and no casualties were reported.

In parallel with the shooting, the Israeli operation in Iran continued: early in the morning, the Air Force, under the direction of the Intelligence Branch, attacked military targets of the Iranian regime in the west and center of the country. Iranian media reported attacks in Tehran, Isfahan, and Karaj, as well as damage to the Mehrabad airport and a petrochemical facility in the city of Mashhad.

According to various reports, explosions were heard in several locations across Iran and about 15 attacks were carried out. The Revolutionary Guards confirmed that Israel had attacked the country's territory and claimed that ballistic missiles were used.

The small political-security cabinet is expected to convene during the day to discuss the continuation of the campaign against Iran.