U.S. launches new attacks on Iranian targets days after Netanyahu pressed Trump for more strikes

What happened: The U.S. launched new attacks on Iranian targets days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed Trump for more strikes, according to two regional officials and a third person familiar with the matter. Why it matters: The reported push by Netanyahu for another wave of strikes on Iran after the U.S. elections preceded the new U.S. attacks on Iranian targets. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

The U.S. launched new attacks on Iranian targets days after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pressed Trump for more strikes, according to two regional officials and a third person familiar with the matter.

The reported push by Netanyahu for another wave of strikes on Iran after the U.S. elections preceded the new U.S. attacks on Iranian targets.