Tehran Airspace Closed Following Israeli Attacks; Trump Says, ‘I Make the Decisions, Not Netanyahu’

After Iran launched missile attacks on Israel for the first time since the ceasefire in April, Israel has initiated retaliatory strikes on Iranian military targets. With military tensions escalating, Iran, Iraq, and Syria have all closed their airspace. US President Donald Trump insisted that Israel must comply with the agreement with Iran, stating, “I make the decisions, not Netanyahu.” Kathmandu, June 8.

Following the April ceasefire, Iran conducted missile attacks targeting Israel for the first time. According to Iranian state media, missiles were fired towards Israel on Sunday night. The attacks triggered sirens across Israeli territories, forcing civilians to seek shelter in bunkers. The Israeli military claimed to have intercepted the majority of incoming missiles mid-air; however, multiple explosions were reportedly heard in northern Israel. A few hours later, Israel launched retaliatory strikes against Iran.

The Israeli Defense Forces reported targeting major military installations in western and central Iran. According to the Iranian news agency IRNA, multiple explosions were heard in Tehran, Tabriz, and Isfahan. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) accused Israel of using air-launched ballistic missiles in these attacks. Following these events, Iran closed the airspace around Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran.

Additionally, Iraq announced a 72-hour closure of its airspace, while Syria imposed a 12-hour airspace shutdown. President Trump urged restraint but asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to conduct major retaliatory operations. Earlier, Israel had attacked southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon’s capital, resulting in two deaths and 20 injuries. Iran, meanwhile, has repeatedly stated that ongoing US policy shifts have hindered progress in negotiations.