Israel and Iran Trade Strikes, Then Pull Back From Escalation

Israel and Iran exchanged missile fire on June 8, 2026, marking the first direct strikes between the two since an April ceasefire, on what was described as the 100th day of the conflict. Both sides subsequently appeared to pause strikes, with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stating Israel had halted attacks but warning it would respond 'with force' if Iranian fire resumed. U.S. military assets assisted in defending against Iranian attacks on Israel, according to officials. The exchange imperiled an already fragile ceasefire and raised renewed concerns about broader regional escalation.