Israel’s military said it was striking dozens of targets in Iran on Sunday as its aerial attacks continue to focus on Tehran’s nuclear program and senior leadership.
Meanwhile, President Trump nixed Israel’s plan to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a U.S. official. Calling Iran’s leadership “weak” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested in a Fox News interview on Sunday that the conflict could result in a regime change.
An Iranian missile barrage overnight triggered a partial shutdown of a Haifa oil refinery in Israel as the two countries took turns striking at each other’s energy facilities over the weekend. The hits mark an escalation that brings the conflict closer to an industry vital to the global economy and markets.
The ebb and flow of deadly strikes in both countries has forced residents to move between home and shelter. In Iran, the government has restricted internet access and warned against pro-Israel social-media posts.
– The Wall Street Journal
