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Iran and Israel Are Firing Missiles at Each Other — The Middle East Is on the Edge Again
The Hindu·Monday, 8 June 2026
One hundred days into a war that began when Israel and the US killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, both countries are now trading direct missile strikes. Iran hit Israel in retaliation for Israeli attacks in Lebanon. Israel then struck military targets inside Iran. Trump says he's urging Netanyahu to hold back and claims a peace deal is close.
Why It Matters
This is the most dangerous escalation the Middle East has seen in years. A wider war here affects global oil, global security, and potentially drags in other countries.
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