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Israel Prepares for Days of Fighting as Iran Fires 20+ Ballistic Missiles, Israeli Jets Strike Air Defenses and Petrochemical Sites Deep Inside Iran

Jun 8, 2026·2 min read

The IDF says it is preparing for several more days of fighting with Iran and is also ready for the possibility of a broader, prolonged conflict.

Since last night, Iran has launched at least 20 ballistic missiles toward Israel. According to the military, the missiles were either intercepted or landed in open areas. Iran-backed Houthi forces in Yemen also fired two ballistic missiles at Israel this morning, with one intercepted and the other failing to reach Israeli territory.

TEL AVIV, ISRAEL – JUNE 16: Iran’s ongoing retaliatory attacks with ballistic missiles towards Israel are seen from Tel Aviv, Israel on June 16, 2025. (Photo by Mostafa Alkharouf/Anadolu via Getty Images)

In response, Israel has carried out two waves of strikes inside Iran. Overnight, dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets targeted nine Iranian air defense systems across western and central Iran. Earlier today, additional strikes hit three factories within a petrochemical complex in southwestern Iran.

The IDF says the operations are being conducted solely by Israel, but with full coordination with U.S. Central Command. American forces have also assisted in intercepting Iranian missiles aimed at Israel.

Meanwhile, IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir has held three conversations with CENTCOM Commander Adm. Brad Cooper as both militaries continue close coordination.

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