Israel strikes Iran despite calls for restraint from UK and US

Israel said Iran had launched further missiles in response to the strikes, with people urged to seek shelter as sirens sounded in central Israel
A projectile streaks through the sky over central Israel during an Iranian missile attack, Sunday, June 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

A projectile streaks through the sky over central Israel during an Iranian missile attack, Sunday, June 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 - 07:18
Rob Freeman

Israel launched airstrikes against Iran early on Monday, despite earlier calls for restraint from US President Donald Trump and British foreign secretary Yvette Cooper.

Israel said Iran had launched further missiles in response to the strikes, with people urged to seek shelter as sirens sounded in central Israel.

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