Iran launches ballistic missiles at Israel in first direct exchange since April ceasefire
The Israel Defence Forces confirmed the launch shortly after 10:00 pm local time, with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards identifying Ramat David air base as the target.
Iran has launched ballistic missiles at Israel, marking the first direct bombardment between the two nations since a fragile ceasefire took effect in April. The attack follows an Israeli strike in Beirut, which Israel stated targeted Hizbollah.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) confirmed the missile launch shortly after 10:00 pm local time on 7 June. This timing corresponds to approximately 4:00 am Japan Standard Time on 8 June, according to reports from NHK News Japan.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards identified the Ramat David air base as the specific target of the missile launch. The escalation comes in the wake of Israeli airstrikes that targeted buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs, known as Dahiyeh.
Israel stated that the strike in Beirut targeted Hizbollah. The attack resulted in two deaths and 20 injuries. The incident occurred approximately four months after a ceasefire agreement came into effect, ending a period of relative de-escalation.
The breakdown of the truce introduces significant geopolitical risk, occurring amid broader tensions that have previously influenced market sentiment, including discussions on trade and artificial intelligence between the United States and China.
