Overview

• Israeli air strikes targeting Tehran’s nuclear facilities and military sites have continued into a fifth consecutive day.
• President Trump was informed beforehand and his administration has publicly backed Israel’s operations.
• The U.S. is preparing to dispatch senior envoys to Tehran as part of emerging diplomatic efforts.
• Conflicting remarks from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and economic adviser Larry Kudlow have clouded the official line on U.S. involvement.
• In response to the attacks, Iran withdrew from planned nuclear negotiations last Sunday.