Israel hits Iranian nuclear research facility and says it's preparing for possibly long campaign
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel's military said Saturday it struck an Iranian nuclear research facility overnight and killed three senior Iranian commanders in targeted attacks, while emphasizing it was preparing for the possibility that the war could turn into a lengthy campaign.
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