The missile exchange marked a major escalation in the already tense region. But Israel and Iran both say they will stop attacking each other, with conditions.

The Middle East braced for the possibility of a return to full-scale war after Israel and Iran fired at each other. It was the first such exchange since a ceasefire two months ago. Also Monday, Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched a missile at Israel and threatened to disrupt Red Sea shipping.

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Iran and Israel declare a halt to fighting as President Trump says both are seeking an "immediate ceasefire" after a major escalation in the 101-day war.

Officials see a return to full-blown war as preferable to an agreement that fails to curb the threats Iran poses to Israel. Meanwhile, they wait.

Iran-US conflict escalates as the US resumes military strikes and naval blockade on Iran, imposing a 20% fee for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran vows retaliation amid rising oil prices and regional tensions.

Israel and Iran were firing missiles at each other Monday, endangering the shaky truce that's been in place as well as talks on a deal to end the fighting.

US-Iran news LIVE: US forces carried out fresh strikes on military targets across Iran, including Bushehr and Bandar Abbas. It was the third straight night of attacks. Iran's IRGC claimed it retaliated with missile and drone strikes on the US Al Juffair base in Bahrain.