Israel Targets Iran Nuclear Sites Amid Regional Strikes, Herzog Urges Global Support

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has emphasized that Israel's recent attacks on Iran target the elimination of Iran's nuclear capabilities, not regime change, although he acknowledged that regime change could potentially bring peace to the region. Herzog welcomed international support, including possible U.S. intervention, as Israel shares intelligence with the U.S. and has been conducting airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites, which have significantly impacted Iran's nuclear program. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed no surrender and warned the U.S. against military intervention, threatening irreparable damage in response. U.S. President Donald Trump has demanded Iran's unconditional surrender but remains undecided on intervening militarily. Meanwhile, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, a critic of National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard and a former Trump appointee, has called against U.S. involvement in regime change, urging the U.S. to focus solely on national security by supporting Israel in destroying Iran's nuclear sites and leaving Iran's leadership decisions to its people. This stance reflects a broader debate within U.S. political circles about the extent of American involvement in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.