he overthrow of the Islamic regime must remain the central strategic goal in Israel's historic struggle against Iran. In any reality where the regime remains in power, it will seek to rehabilitate its offensive capabilities and the "Axis of Resistance," and once again advance, at the opportune moment, the vision of Israel’s destruction.

24 hours after threatening to destroy Iran's power infrastructure over the Strait of Hormuz, the president says talks are now underway. "Trump backs down from attacking energy infrastructures after Iran's firm warning," the Iranian embassy in Kabul says.

Israeli Embassy sources tell The Telegraph that the firebombing of four Jewish emergency vehicles bears hallmarks of an Iranian-backed terror cell.

US and Israeli intelligence sources told the Washington Post that Mojtaba Khamenei has not responded to messages – and that his absence has left the Revolutionary Guards in command.

Pressure over the Strait of Hormuz is real – but letting Tehran dictate the agenda would be a strategic mistake.