Iran has fired a second wave of ballistic missiles at Israel, with sirens sounding across the country and at least 20 missiles launched since last night — most intercepted or landing in open areas, according to the Israeli military.
The exchange of fire comes two months after a ceasefire deal between Israel and Iran, and follows Israeli airstrikes on targets inside Iran including air defence systems and a petrochemical facility in the south-west of the country.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the strikes despite a phone call from US President Donald Trump urging him not to retaliate and to allow time for negotiations.
Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv.
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Blake Sifton in Tel Aviv says US President Donald Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to respond to the Iranian barrage, but the Israeli leader only partially agreed — committing to limited rather than no strikes.
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Blake Sifton in Tel Aviv says the Houthi decision to ban Israeli shipping from the Red Sea — combined with the existing closure of the Strait of Hormuz — could deal a serious blow to global trade.
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