Israel, Iran Trade Heavy Strikes With Missiles and Drones
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Israel and Iran escalated their mutual bombardment, with deaths mounting and the Jewish state signaling no letup in its effort to destroy its foe’s nuclear capabilities. Donald Trump is said to have vetoed an Israeli plan to kill Iran’s Supreme Leader. The president told ABC News that US involvement in the conflict is a possibility, even as he pushed for the Middle East nations to make a deal. Oil traders are bracing for supply risks, with Bloomberg Intelligence saying West Texas Intermediate crude may peak at $125 a barrel.