Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has marked 100 days since the U.S.–Israel attack by hailing a “national jihad,” warning Israel that Iran won’t be intimidated while insisting Tehran still prefers diplomacy. At the same time, Donald Trump has confirmed that negotiations with Iran are underway, even as he defends Netanyahu’s decision to “hit back” at Iran.

Tehran sees its ability to preserve its governing system amid a regime-change war as a clear victory.

Israel said Monday it had struck targets across Iran, defying US President Donald Trump's call to refrain from retaliating against Tehran's barrage of missiles.The attacks further…