Pakistan, June 8 -- Israel carried out fresh strikes on military targets in western and central Iran on Monday, escalating tensions despite reported efforts by US President Donald Trump to prevent further attacks. The strikes came shortly after Trump urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to avoid military action, arguing that diplomatic efforts to end the conflict were nearing a breakthrough.

Meanwhile, Iran responded by launching missiles toward Israeli targets, marking its first direct attack since a ceasefire in the wider conflict took effect in April. Iranian military officials described the operation as a warning and signaled that broader action could follow if Israeli attacks continue. Israel said its air defense systems ...