Israel Strikes Iranian Military Sites; Iran Fires Missiles in Response Before Both Halt Attacks
Israel struck Iranian air defenses and a petrochemical site on June 8. Both sides then announced they would stop fighting.
The War ZoneIsrael conducted strikes on nine Iranian air defense systems in western and central Iran overnight on June 7-8 and hit three factories at the Mahshahr petrochemical complex in southwestern Iran on the morning of June 8. Iran launched approximately 22-24 missiles at Israel on June 8, and Houthi rebels fired two missiles at Israel the same day.
Israel decided to halt its attacks on Iran after those exchanges.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated it was halting attacks on Israel but maintained the right to resume them if Israel continued to target Hezbollah in Lebanon. President Donald Trump stated that Israel and Iran are looking to do an immediate ceasefire. S.
Blockade of Iranian ports will remain in place until a final deal is reached. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel stopped its attacks because Iran ceased its attacks after Israel dealt it a heavy blow. Netanyahu added that Israel will respond with full force if Iran attacks again.
The latest round of fighting began when Israel struck Beirut on June 7, which prompted Iranian missile launches. Houthi rebels fired missiles at Israel on June 7-8 and declared a complete ban on Israeli shipping in the Red Sea, stating any Zionist movements will be considered military targets.
The War Zone Wire reported that Iran stated no vessel without its permission has the right to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and that entry by vessels from hostile countries is prohibited.
U.S. forces assisted in intercepting incoming missiles during the exchange but did not defend Israel with air defense against missiles and drones. S. Central Command disabled the Palau-flagged tanker M/T Marivex in the Gulf of Oman on June 8 after it attempted to run the blockade toward Iran.
President Donald Trump told reporters that Israel had responded enough and there was no need for more action.
Iran’s president stated that diplomacy and defense remain national priorities and Iran has not abandoned the negotiating table.
