Israel Says It Has Struck Iran After Taking Missile Fire

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel launched airstrikes targeting central and western Iran early Monday in response to missile fire.

Iranian state television reported that explosions were heard in Isfahan, Tabriz and Tehran, but did not provide details.

Iran closed the airspace around Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport, the country’s main airspace, following the Israeli attack.

The attacks further challenge efforts to achieve a permanent ceasefire in the war between Iran and the United States.

Earlier, Iran fired a missile at Israel for the first time since the fragile ceasefire came into force in early April.

This exchange raised the possibility of a return to intense conflict and complicated mediation efforts to end. war.