Iranian ballistic missiles streaked toward Israel Sunday night as air raid sirens blared across the country and Israeli defense systems scrambled to intercept the incoming threat.
The Israel Defense Forces identified the missile launches at roughly 3:05 p.m. EDT and confirmed defensive systems were operating to intercept them.
🚨 The IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat.
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) June 7, 2026
At least two additional waves followed the initial barrage.
“Third wave of missiles has been detected. The public is advised to continue to follow the instructions of Home Front Command and stay near shelters,” the Israel War Room posted on X. “Red alert sirens are currently sounding in multiple areas of northern and central Israel.”
🚨🚨🚨Third wave of missiles has been detected. The public is advised to continue to follow the instructions of Home Front Command and stay near shelters. Red alert sirens are currently sounding in multiple areas of northern and central Israel. pic.twitter.com/WPFvhJvbMB
— Israel War Room (@IsraelWarRoom) June 7, 2026
Iranian missiles also targeted Kuwait and Bahrain, Fox News reported. Israeli defenses intercepted all incoming missiles, according to Israel War Room.
The strike marks Iran’s first direct missile attack on Israel in 61 days and comes hours after Israel struck a Hezbollah command center in Lebanon in response to rocket attacks on northern Israeli communities.
Iran has repeatedly threatened retaliation against Israel over strikes targeting Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed terrorist group. Israel launched its latest campaign against Hezbollah on March 2 after the proxy force fired rockets and suicide drones following the start of the U.S.’s Operation Epic Fury, according to the IDF.
President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran on April 7, hours before a deadline for the Iranian regime expired.
“It’s certainly not going to help negotiations,” Trump told Fox News Chief Foreign Correspondent Trey Yingst in reaction to the strikes. He also noted the attack would complicate ongoing negotiations.
“We’re very close. I would say an agreement would be signed on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week. And now this takes place.”
“You’ve shot your missiles, that’s enough,” Trump reportedly said, addressing Iran. “Get back to the table and make a deal.”
United States Central Command and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
