Iran and Israel halt mutual strikes after Trump appeal

Monday, June 8, 2026Confirmed

World Desk

What we know

Iran and Israel said Monday they had halted attacks on each other after the first direct exchange of fire since April's ceasefire, following U.S. President Donald Trump's public demand that both sides immediately stop "shooting." Iran's military joint command announced it was pausing offensive strikes while warning that further Israeli "aggression," including in southern Lebanon, would bring harsher retaliation.

Israeli officials said airstrikes on Iran were halted at Trump's request even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted the fight against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon would continue. Oil jumped as Brent briefly topped $97 on the overnight flare-up; Trump told outlets the episode would not derail talks aimed at a lasting deal and Hormuz reopen.

What's confirmed

First Iran–Israel mutual missile/drone exchange since April ceasefire; both sides announced a Monday afternoon halt (AP/Reuters/Al Jazeera/BBC).
Trump: Israel and Iran must immediately stop "shooting"; White House confirmed call with Netanyahu (AP/BBC).
Iran joint command: offensive strikes halted; further hostility including Lebanon would bring "much more severe" measures (AP/Al Jazeera).
Israel: Iran front "contained" for now; Lebanon/Hezbollah campaign continues "at full force" (AP/Al Jazeera/BBC).

What's still developing

Whether Lebanon fighting pulls Iran back into direct strikes despite Monday's pause.
Impact of the flare-up on U.S.–Iran final-text talks Trump still touted.
Damage and casualty tallies from overnight strikes inside Iran and Israel.

Sources

AP News — Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire link
Al Jazeera — Iran and Israel halt attacks but sabre-rattling continues link
BBC News — Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes after first exchange of fire since truce link
Reuters — Iran and Israel say they have halted strikes on each other for now link