Arabic version: إيران تطلق ضربات صاروخية على إسرائيل، مما يزيد من حدة الصراع

Iran has initiated missile strikes on Israel, marking the first such attack since the April ceasefire. This escalation follows threats from Tehran to retaliate against Israel’s bombardment of the southern outskirts of Beirut, Lebanon’s capital. According to BBC News, the Israel Defense Forces reported that they intercepted all missiles launched by Iran and have vowed to retaliate.

The Guardian described this incident as the most serious escalation in the ongoing conflict since April, indicating a significant breach of the fragile ceasefire that had been in place.

In other news, the Financial Times reported a drone strike in Ukraine that targeted a nuclear fuel storage facility. Fortunately, there were no casualties, and radiation levels remained within normal limits, according to Ukraine’s state nuclear company.

Meanwhile, in political developments in the UK, Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham is expected to launch a leadership bid against Sir Keir Starmer if he wins the Makerfield by-election. The Times noted that Starmer is preparing to propose a social media ban for under-16s as a strategy to regain support from Labour MPs.

In sports, Danish footballer Christian Eriksen faced another health scare after collapsing during a friendly match between Denmark and Ukraine. The Danish Football Association confirmed that Eriksen was conscious and feeling well after being transported to the hospital.