Israel and Iran Directly Attack Each Other as Region Tenses Up

Israel and Iran fired on each other on June 8, 2026—the first time since their last ceasefire. The fighting spread when Hezbollah, a militant group in Lebanon, attacked Israel, which then struck back at Beirut. A U.S. base in Saudi Arabia was also hit. Both countries announced they would stop attacking hours later, pausing the conflict but not solving it.