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Israel Expands Operations Against Iranian Nuclear, Military Assets

(Wall Street Journal) Dion Nissenbaum - Israel is intensifying its campaign to thwart Iran's nuclear, missile and drone programs with a series of covert operations targeting a broader range of key targets, said people familiar with the effort. The new moves are part of a strategy to bring the battle against Iran onto Iranian territory after years of targeting Iranian agents and proxies outside the country in places such as Syria. Recognizing that Iran has made considerable progress in producing weapons-grade uranium, Israel is expanding its campaign to prevent Tehran from developing a nuclear warhead and missile that could carry it. "The gloves are off," said one person familiar with the Israeli campaign. "There is a recognition that, while Iran may have mastered the fuel cycle, they haven't mastered warhead development." Iran has responded to the stepped-up attacks inside its country with a new push to target Israelis around the world.
2022-06-23 00:00:00
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