Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a strike on Iranian military and nuclear sites, anticipating retaliatory attacks. He stated the US was informed beforehand, leaving further action to President Trump. Netanyahu aims to cripple Iran's missile production, revealing the operation was delayed. Iran has condemned the strikes as a 'declaration of war,' while Trump warned of harsher attacks if nuclear negotiations fail.
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