The Islamic Republic of Iran today is a Shiite Islamic republic with a Sunni minority under a theocratic regime which is ruled by President Hassan Rouhani since 2013. Historically, it is home to some of the world's oldest civilizations including the Persian empire. Since the 1979 Islamic revolution Iran has become more and more conservative.
Prices have now reportedly risen by more than $2 a barrel (approximately NIS 7.50).
He added that Iran will respond to Israel's retaliatory attack at an appropriate time, saying Tehran will likely increase the range of their ballistic missiles.
Iran operates via proxies in several countries and territories, including Yemen, Lebanon, Iraq, and the Gaza Strip.
Iran has faced ongoing criticism for its strategic reliance on Russia, with some regime insiders questioning the relationship.
Iran has seemingly focused on gaining a large quantity of defense systems - but it is unclear if any are actually effective.
Iran knows it actions ignited the region - but it still wants to claim to be a victim.
PM at Mount Herzl: "Air force severely harmed Iran's defense capabilities and its ability to produce missiles that would be launched at us."
Israel had an even stronger case than ever that any limited attack would be insufficient to deter the Islamic Republic from a third attack.
Khamenei has served as Supreme Leader since 1989 since the death of Ruhollah Khomeini, the first to hold the title.
The targets struck were sophisticated equipment that Iran could not produce on its own.
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