The military says the IR-40 heavy water reactor is a key component in plutonium production; says strike is to prevent reactor from being restored, used for nuclear weapons development; Natanz nuclear facility was also hit 

The corridor for 20% of the world’s oil supply, the Strait of Hormuz is a lifeline for the global economy; if Iran blocks the maritime choke point, as some officials have threatened, America, Europe and the Arab world would likely respond militarily

 Rescue forces helped evacuate residents from a 26-story building in Ramat Gan hit by missile from Iran; Some 129 people were injured as a result of Iran's morning attack 

Dozens of towns affected in widespread barrage as Israeli defenses intercept most rockets; rescue flights delayed, no major injuries reported; PM hints at assassination of Iran's supreme leader

Maria Pashkurova came to Israel from Ukraine to seek cancer treatment for her daughter and was killed alongside her entire family; her husband, a Ukrainian soldier, remains unable to leave the warfront

Israeli officials hoped Trump would join Iran campaign by week’s end but fear delays; White House says he’ll decide within 2 weeks; 'Washington doing 100% of what it can to assist us with intercepts,' official says