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Iran fires missiles at Israel for first time in months as US ceasefire hangs by a thread

Iran has fired missiles at Israel for the first time in months, as Tehran's ceasefire with the US hangs by a thread. The Israeli Defence Force (IDF) put out a statement on social media: "The IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israel. Defensive systems are operating to intercept the threat." Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said "this operation is not a passing event, but rather the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes". In a statement it added: "Waves of missiles and drones will continue to be launched around the clock for the next seven days until the enemy is deterred and ceases its crimes. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "Any targeting of Iranian territory will be met with a devastating and overwhelming response beyond all expectation." This is a breaking news story, more to follow. LATEST DEVELOPMENTS Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter