The covert operation, described by U.S., Iranian and Israeli officials, is heightening concerns that Iran is seeking to turn the West Bank into a flashpoint in its shadow war with Israel.
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Iran Vows Revenge at Funeral for Commanders Killed in Israeli Airstrike
The Israeli airstrike this week in Damascus that killed seven Iranian commanders was an unusually harsh blow, and officials say Iran is determined to respond, raising fears of a war.
Iran Says 17-Hour Battle With Separatists Leaves 28 Dead in 2 Cities
Jaish al-Adl, an ethnic Baluch group designated by the United States as a terrorist organization, claimed responsibility for the attacks.
Israeli Strikes in Damascus and Gaza Show Strengths and Limits of Accuracy
In an airstrike on Monday in Damascus, Israel’s military displayed pinpoint precision. Hours later in Gaza, that same military killed seven aid workers.
Israel bombed an Iranian Embassy complex. Is that allowed?
Israel can likely argue that its actions did not violate international law’s protections for diplomatic missions, experts say.
Fears Grow That Syria Strike Could Spur Retaliatory Attacks on Israel and U.S.
Current and former American officials say the airstrike on an Iranian embassy compound in Damascus was a serious blow to Tehran.
A Timeline of Iran and Israel’s Shadow War Across the Middle East
The regional rivals have for decades targeted each other’s interests, including with a recent strike in Syria that killed three Iranian commanders. Here are some other notable flash points.
Strike in Damascus Escalates Israel’s Undeclared War With Iran
Tehran promises major retaliation, and the danger of a miscalculation is ever-present. But neither side wants a major shooting war, given the stakes.
In Parliamentary Vote, Iranians Vented Their Rage With the Ruling Elite
Whether handing in blank ballots or voting for fringe candidates, analysts say, citizens registered their frustration with the status quo.
After U.S. Strikes, Iran’s Proxies Scale Back Attacks on American Bases
Tehran, wary of igniting open warfare with Washington, has told militia groups it backs to curtail assaults on targets such as military installations, Iranian and American officials say.