Iran Halts Strikes on Israel but Warns of Renewed Attacks in Lebanon

The latest military activity has threatened to complicate negotiations between Washington and Tehran.
Iran Halts Strikes on Israel but Warns of Renewed Attacks in Lebanon
A streak of light illuminates the sky during a missile attack from Iran toward Israel as seen from Ashkelon, Israel, on June 7, 2026. Amir Cohen/Reuters
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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Iran said on Monday that it has suspended military operations against Israel following a weekend exchange of missile strikes, but warned that any further Israeli attacks—including ongoing operations in southern Lebanon—would trigger a more severe response.

The statement, carried by Iran’s state-affiliated Tasnim news agency, appeared to signal an effort by Tehran to de-escalate tensions after the most direct exchange of fire between the two countries since a fragile ceasefire took effect at the beginning of April, bringing most of the fighting to a halt.

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Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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