On June 7, 2026, Iran launched its first missile attack on Israel in 61 days, with ballistic missiles intercepted by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The missiles were detected around 3:05 p.m. EDT, leading to air raid sirens sounding across northern and central Israel. The IDF confirmed that defensive systems were activated to intercept the threats, which included additional missile waves targeting Kuwait and Bahrain. This escalation follows Israel's earlier strikes against a Hezbollah command center in Lebanon, a response to rocket attacks on Israeli communities. The attack comes at a sensitive time, as U.S. President Donald Trump had recently announced a ceasefire deal with Iran, which he stated could be jeopardized by such military actions. Trump remarked that the missile strikes would complicate negotiations, emphasizing the need for Iran to return to the negotiating table. This incident marks a significant development in the ongoing conflict and heightens regional tensions.