Updates: Missiles Across the Region as Trump Tries to Prevent a Wider Escalation

The past few hours have marked the most serious test of the fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire since April, with tensions spilling from Lebanon into direct exchanges between the two rivals.

Iran Fires Missiles

• Iran launched roughly 10–11 ballistic missiles toward northern and central Israel on Sunday evening.
• The attack was presented as a response to Israeli strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold, which reportedly caused casualties.
• The Israeli military said all incoming missiles were intercepted.
• Air raid sirens sounded across large parts of the country.

Israel Strikes Back

• Early Monday, Israeli warplanes carried out strikes on military targets in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan.
• The Israeli military said the operation targeted missile-launch infrastructure and military facilities linked to Iran.
• Explosions were reported in the targeted cities.
• Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport was temporarily closed.

Houthis Rejoin the Fight

• Yemen’s Houthis launched a ballistic missile toward Israel in the latest round of escalation.
• The Israeli military said the missile was intercepted after sirens sounded in more than 160 locations.
• The Houthis said the launch was coordinated with Iran and Hezbollah in response to recent Israeli military action.

Messages From All Sides

Iran

• Described its missile attack as a “warning.”
• Threatened a broader response if Israeli attacks on Lebanon continue.
• Said the durability of the ceasefire depends on calm across all fronts.

Israel

• Said it would not tolerate further missile attacks.
• Warned of stronger military action if rocket fire from Lebanon continues.
• Temporarily closed Gaza crossings as a precautionary measure.

Trump

• Urged Israel to show restraint and avoid jeopardizing nuclear talks with Tehran.
• Expressed dissatisfaction with the strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs.
• Is seeking to prevent the limited confrontation from turning into a wider regional conflict.

Saudi Arabia on Alert

• No new attacks were reported against Prince Sultan Air Base in recent hours.
• Security alerts were briefly issued near the Al Kharj area before being lifted.
• There are no confirmed reports of new strikes or casualties.

What to Watch

Attention is now focused on whether Iran will escalate further and whether Israel expands its operations inside Iran. Diplomats are also watching whether Trump can keep nuclear negotiations on track while preserving the increasingly fragile ceasefire. Oil markets have already begun reacting to concerns that the confrontation could spread to key maritime routes and additional regional fronts.