Israel wants to strike Iran energy sites, Katz says, citing US opposition

TEL AVIV, Israel — JERUSALEM — Israeli Defense Minister Yisrael Katz said on Monday that Israel has a strong desire to target Iranian energy facilities but that US opposition has so far prevented such an attack. Katz's remarks came ahead of a meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss the Iran file and the consequences of military escalation in the Middle East. The Israeli defense minister described Iran's energy infrastructure as a legitimate target. He did not specify which facilities were under consideration or provide a timeline for potential action. Netanyahu is expected to raise the conditions for a possible military operation against Iran during his talks with Trump. Israel and the United States have been coordinating on Iran's nuclear program and regional activities in recent months.