Israel targets Iran’s military capabilities

Israel targeted Iran’s air defences and missile launchers on Saturday as it pressed its bid to dismantle its arch-foe’s military capabilities, after a night of mutual attacks.

Israel’s massive strikes on Iran, which it calls an existential threat, have hit nuclear and military facilities, killed top commanders and dozens of civilians, and sought to destroy the country’s defence capabilities.

Iran has hit back with volleys of missiles that lit up the night sky over Jerusalem and Tel Aviv,…