Iranian missiles launched at Israel for first time since ceasefire, after Israeli strike on Beirut
Israel and Iran have engaged in direct military strikes, with Israel targeting military sites in Iran following a wave of Iranian missile attacks. This escalation marks a significant departure from the recent ceasefire period.
Why it matters
The direct exchange of fire between these two regional powers threatens to destabilize the Middle East and impact global energy and security markets.
A projectile streaks through the sky over central Israel during an Iranian missile attack. ( AP: Ohad Zwigenberg )
The article relies on official military statements from both sides and reports on the sequence of events without taking a side.
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