Israel, Iran trade fire in first clash since truce

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Iran fired missiles at Israel, prompting Israeli retaliation in the first exchange of fire since a tentative ceasefire paused a five-week conflict. The escalation raises concerns of a renewed full-scale conflict despite calls for restraint from the US President.

Iran and Israel on Monday attacked each other's territory for the first time since a shaky ceasefire put five weeks of war on hold, sparking fears the escalation could spark a new full-scale conflict. Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel overnight and Israel responded by targeting military sites in the Islamic republic, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu apparently defying calls by his ally President Donald Trump for restraint.