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

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.