Iran’s Missile Attacks Wane, Allowing Israel to Start Reopening

Israeli air defenses intercept Iranian missiles over Tel Aviv early on June 18.Photographer: Leo Correa/AP Photo

Iran’s missile and drone attacks on Israel appear to be subsiding, prompting Israeli authorities to relax some safety restrictions.

The reason for the drop-off isn’t immediately clear. The Israeli army said a few days ago it had destroyed around a third — or 120 — of Iran’s missile launchers and targeted manufacturing sites to prevent future attacks.