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Oil prices rose on Monday morning as investors monitored the latest escalation in the Middle East.

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Israel and Iran exchanged missile strikes on Monday despite President Donald Trump’s calls for both sides to halt the fighting and give peace talks a chance to succeed. (Source: Bloomberg)

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IRGC says it struck Israeli air bases in retaliation Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it launched attacks on Israel’s Nevatim and Tel Nof air bases, describing the operation as a response to recent Israeli strikes on radar installations inside Iran. In a statement, the IRGC said the attacks were carried out minutes after Israeli forces targeted radar sites in three areas of the country.

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Israel plans reserve call-up as officials brace for prolonged conflict The Israeli military is planning a large-scale mobilisation of reserve forces, with units expected to be deployed along the borders with the occupied West Bank and Jordan, according to Israeli Army Radio. The broadcaster also reported that Israel’s security establishment believes it is at the beginning of a military confrontation that could last several days. Meanwhile, Iran’s Mehr News Agency reported that air defence systems were activated in and around the western city of Kermanshah to counter what it described as hostile aerial targets. The developments came as hostilities between Israel and Iran continued to escalate following exchanges of missile and air strikes. People gather before transferring patients to underground hospital facility in Tel Aviv, 8 June 2026 (Ilia Yefimovich/AFP)

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Ukraine’s air defence forces destroyed 124 out of 155 Russian drones during an overnight attack, with strikes and debris impacts reported in several locations.

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Israel and Iran exchanged missile strikes on Monday despite President Donald Trump’s calls for both sides to halt the fighting and give peace talks a chance to succeed.

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IRGC says Israeli missiles struck targets inside Iran Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said several targets inside the country were struck in a missile attack on Monday, accusing Israel of using air-launched ballistic missiles against locations on Iranian territory. Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters warned Israel against continuing attacks on southern Lebanon and Beirut’s southern suburbs. The military command said any further escalation would be met with what it described as more severe and destructive responses, amid growing tensions between Iran and Israel following recent exchanges of missile and air strikes. Woman waves Iranian flag during a pro-government demonstration in Tehran, 7 June 2026. (Atta Kenare/AFP)

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Oil prices surged after fresh fighting between Iran & Israel which has threatened a fragile ceasefire in the region. The latest escalation is renewing concerns over energy supplies and the future of flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Karen Young, Senior Research Scholar for the Center on Global Energy Policy, at Columbia University spoke to Bloomberg’s Abeer Abu Omar on Horizons Middle East and Africa on the path ahead for the OPEC+ group. (Source: Bloomberg)

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Israel confirms attack on petrochemical facility in Iran's Mahshahr The Israeli military said its air force struck several targets at a petrochemical complex in Mahshahr, a city in Iran's southwestern Khuzestan province. In a brief statement, the military said more details about the operation would be released later. Iranian media had earlier reported the attack, citing local officials. A security official quoted by the Fars news agency said Israeli forces targeted the Karun Petrochemical Company, causing damage to part of the facility. The official said information regarding the extent of the damage and any casualties would be announced at a later stage.

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Earlier overnight, the Israeli Air Force conducted strikes against Iran, targeting military installations

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From Iranian naval ports to US military bases across the Gulf, Al Jazeera shows 15 sites before and after the attacks.

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Large-scale missile interceptions reported across Israel as Security Cabinet to meet Israeli media reported extensive interception operations against Iranian missiles over southern Israel, including the Dead Sea, Dimona and Beersheba areas. Channel 12 said civil defence and emergency crews were dispatched to several locations after reports of rocket and shrapnel debris falling near Beit Shemesh, west of Jerusalem, and in the Negev region around Beersheba. Israeli Army Radio reported that the country's Security Cabinet was expected to meet on Tuesday morning to discuss the latest security developments. The broadcaster also reported that a rocket fell near the Itamar settlement in the northern occupied West Bank, with no damage or injuries immediately reported. Jerusalem becomes 1st Israeli area hit in new Iran war https://t.co/hqB4XET6ST pic.twitter.com/x9VuXSYLPN — RT (@RT_com) June 8, 2026

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The Israel Defense Forces said the operation targeted facilities in the western and central regions of the Islamic Republic

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Iran launches missiles toward Israel as explosions heard near Jerusalem Explosions were heard in the Jerusalem area and near the northern Dead Sea after Iran launched missiles toward Israel, according to Israeli media and military officials. Israel's Home Front Command said sirens sounded across the greater Tel Aviv area and parts of southern Israel after the launches were detected. The Israeli military said air defence systems were working to intercept the incoming missiles and urged the public to follow safety instructions. Israeli emergency service Magen David Adom said it had received no reports of injuries from an earlier missile attack launched from Yemen.

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Missiles believed fired from Iran toward Israel were seen over Jordan, with one reportedly intercepted.

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Israel remains on alert as army chief ‘commanding’ strikes on Iran The Israeli military said Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir and senior commanders were monitoring ongoing strikes against Iran from an airbase, adding that Israeli forces remain on alert and prepared to operate on all fronts. The Israeli Home Front Command announced that civilians could leave shelters and fortified rooms after the immediate threat subsided. Israeli media reported that flights resumed at Ben Gurion Airport shortly after the interception of a missile reportedly launched from Yemen. Meanwhile, Israel’s ambassador to Washington warned that if Hezbollah launches attacks on Israel, the country would respond by striking the group’s command centres in Beirut’s southern suburbs “with full force”.

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Senior Iranian official says Iran will not yield to pressure Ali Akbar Ahmadian, the representative of Iran’s supreme leader on the Supreme Defence Council, said Iran would not submit to external pressure and warned that any further threats or attacks would be met with a stronger response. In a statement issued after Iran launched missile strikes against Israel, Ahmadian said the sound heard over Tel Aviv was “the voice of the Iranian nation” and described the operation as a demonstration of national resolve. He added that Iranian officials, backed by public support, would remain steadfast and warned that any continuation of pressure or military threats against Iran would result in what he called a more decisive and crushing response. WATCH: Iranians celebrate missile strikes targeting Israel. pic.twitter.com/CzQKenllnN — Clash Report (@clashreport) June 7, 2026

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Emergency teams mobilised across Iran following attacks The Iranian Red Crescent Society said its rapid-response teams, relief units and medical facilities have been placed on standby following Israeli strikes reported across Iran on Tuesday morning. In a statement posted on X, the organisation said emergency responders, logistical teams and pharmacies were prepared to provide assistance if needed. The Red Crescent also advised residents to prepare first-aid kits and to remain at least 100 metres (330 feet) away from any areas affected by the reported attacks. Iranian Red Crescent rapid response teams, along with logistical, relief, and medical facilities, including pharmacies, are on standby following this morning’s Israeli airstrikes on Iran and are providing services to the public. https://t.co/ckL6zT9gdX pic.twitter.com/MKPk0Q1xqp — جمعیت هلال‌احمر ایران (@Iranian_RCS) June 8, 2026

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Israel says missile launched from Yemen intercepted The Israeli military said it detected the launch of a missile from Yemen towards Israeli territory and activated air defence systems to intercept the threat. The Israeli Home Front Command issued early warnings for residents in central and southern Israel, with sirens sounding across the greater Tel Aviv area after the missile was detected. Israeli media reported that the missile was successfully intercepted, while Channel 12 said airspace was temporarily closed during the incident before normal operations resumed.

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Tehran rejects claims of strike on Saudi military airbase in Kharj Iran has denied reports that it launched an attack on the Al-Kharj airbase in Saudi Arabia, with state broadcaster IRIB quoting a military official as saying that “Iran has not fired any shots” at the facility. The official was responding to reports of an explosion at or near the base. The denial came after Saudi Civil Defence issued a public warning through its emergency alert system for Al-Kharj Governorate, cautioning residents about a potential danger. Saudi authorities have not publicly attributed the reported incident to any specific party.

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Iranian official says Israeli strike hit Najafabad, caused no casualties An Iranian security official in Isfahan Province said Israel carried out a predawn attack on the city of Najafabad, but reported no casualties from the strike. Meanwhile, the Saudi Civil Defense announced that the danger to Al-Kharj Governorate had passed, following a previous warning issued through the National Early Warning Platform. تنبيه زال الخطر عن محافظة الخرج، لسلامتك الاستمرار في اتباع تعليمات #الدفاع_المدني وتجنب التجمهر والتصوير نهائيًا. في حالة الطوارئ اتصل بالرقم (911). pic.twitter.com/RrJG9SVEwD — الدفاع المدني السعودي (@SaudiDCD) June 8, 2026

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US issues security alert in Jordan over reports of projectiles The US State Department has issued a security alert for American citizens in Jordan, warning of reports that missiles, drones or rockets were present in the country’s airspace. In a statement posted on X, the department advised people to “seek overhead cover and shelter in place immediately”, remain indoors and follow local safety announcements. The alert came amid renewed regional tensions following the latest exchanges between Iran and Israel, raising concerns that the conflict could have wider implications across neighbouring countries.

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Assault tests 2-month ceasefire and follows Tehran’s earlier launch of ballistic missiles

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Israel launches attacks on central and western Iran, state media report Iranian state media reported explosions in several cities, including Tehran, Isfahan and Tabriz, as Israel launched what appeared to be a new round of attacks on targets in western and central Iran. State broadcaster IRIB said multiple explosions were heard in the affected cities, while the IRNA news agency reported at least two powerful blasts in Tehran and three in Isfahan. The reported attacks came after Iran launched ballistic missiles toward northern Israel overnight, which Tehran said were carried out in response to Israeli actions in Lebanon. Iranian officials have previously warned that any new Israeli strikes would prompt further retaliation, raising concerns that the latest exchange could lead to a broader escalation between the two countries.

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Earlier on Monday, a magnitude 8.1 earthquake struck the Philippines

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IRGC says Israel used air-launched ballistic missiles in attacks Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Israel used air-launched ballistic missiles in its latest attacks on targets inside Iran. In a statement carried by IRNA, the IRGC said Israeli forces struck locations “on our soil using air-launched ballistic missiles”. The statement did not immediately provide further details about the targets, locations or the extent of any damage caused by the reported attacks.

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A museum in Japan is facing accusations of “rewriting history” for replacing the Nanking massacre with the word “incident”, drawing criticism and reviving anger over the country’s wartime aggression. The Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, which previously resisted revisionist attempts, appeared to have capitulated to a civic group’s pressure campaign, following Thursday’s release of proposed exhibit changes by its operations council. Other amendments announced by the museum, opened in 1996, include...

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As Sunday marked 100 days since the United States and Israel launched air strikes on Iran, hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough gave way to renewed violence. Iran and Israel exchanged fresh attacks and fighting intensified in Lebanon, even as US President Donald Trump remarked that Israel had no choice but to accept a potential deal after walking out of an interview on camera. Here are the key developments: Israel: missiles fired from Iran Iran launched a coordinated barrage of ballistic missiles...

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Israeli military chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir vowed Sunday that the military would strike Iran "with force" upon receiving orders, after the Islamic Republic fired missiles at Israel. Meanwhile, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they were attacking the headquarters of "terrorist groups" in Iraqi Kurdistan. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.