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Israel bombarded Tehran, the Iranian capital, with a new wave of strikes on Sunday afternoon, as both sides dismissed international calls to de-escalate the conflict and warned of more to come in a clash that is rapidly expanding in scope and intensity.
US President Donald Trump expressed hope that Israel and Iran could reach a ceasefire amid ongoing hostilities but acknowledged that “sometimes they have to fight it out.” Trump said he believes there’s “a good chance” of a deal eventually being reached.
An exchange of strikes on refineries and gas facilities was limited but raised the risks to an industry with broad economic impacts.
As Israel intensifies its military campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, newly released footage shows extensive damage inflicted on key facilities in Tehran and beyond. The rising conflict has now also disrupted diplomatic efforts with the United States.
"The full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before," Trump warned.
Israel and Iran kept up their attacks, killing and wounding civilians and raising concern among world leaders meeting in Canada this week that the biggest battle between the two old enemies could lead to a broader regional conflict.
The "America First" president praised his foreign policy record on Sunday while urging a deal between Iran and Israel amid escalating strikes.
President Donald Trump vetoed Israel’s plan to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a U.S. official familiar with the matter.
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