India, June 8 -- Tensions between Israel and Iran escalated sharply on Monday as both countries exchanged direct military strikes for the first time since a ceasefire came into effect two months ago, raising concerns about a broader regional conflict.

The Israeli military confirmed that its air force carried out strikes on military targets in western and central Iran after Tehran launched multiple waves of missiles targeting northern and central Israel. The latest hostilities mark the most serious breach of the fragile truce established in April.

According to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), military targets linked to the Iranian regime were struck in several locations. Iranian state media reported explosions in Tehran, Tabriz, Isfahan ...