Morning update

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. Explosions were reported in Tehran, Isfahan and Tabriz after Israeli forces launched attacks on targets inside Iran. US President Donald Trump reportedly urged Netanyahu not to retaliate further and continued pressing for a diplomatic resolution. Iran's armed forces said Israel had “crossed all red lines” with strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs and warned of broader retaliation. The IRGC said it targeted Israeli air bases in response to Israeli attacks and accused Israel of striking multiple sites inside Iran. Israel confirmed a strike on a petrochemical facility in Mahshahr as military operations expanded. Airspace over Iraq, western Iran and parts of Syria was closed amid heightened security concerns and ongoing military activity. Israeli authorities reported large-scale missile interceptions and kept forces on high alert as the Security Cabinet prepared to meet. Hospitals and emergency services in both Israel and Iran activated emergency protocols as officials prepared for the possibility of prolonged hostilities. The Houthis declared Israeli-linked vessels military targets in the Red Sea, raising concerns about further disruption to regional shipping routes.