Iran’s strikes on Israel this week were some of its most audacious attempts yet to redefine the boundaries of a confrontation that for decades has largely been fought through proxies, covert operations and carefully calibrated retaliation.

Opinion: Iran has shown it will not surrender to pressure or threats; if Washington expects Israel to act decisively, this is the test of its backing

Iran’s attack on Israel threatens to escalate a conflict that has been largely contained since a ceasefire in April, as the president urges all sides to pull back.

In launching renewed strikes on Iran on Monday in apparent open defiance of President Trump, Israel has tried to make its case to have a say at the peace negotiating table, where…