Bat Yam’s Mayor Chases Iran Official in US Just to Hand Him a Demand for Money After Iron Dome...?

Summary

Bat Yam has filed a 250-million-shekel lawsuit against Iran, seeking compensation for the destruction caused by a June 2025 missile strike that killed nine people, injured 178 and damaged around 160 buildings. In an unusual legal move, Mayor Tzvika Brot travelled to Manhattan to personally serve the lawsuit on an Iranian diplomat. Iran reportedly has 60 days to respond before the city can seek a default judgment. Bat Yam is also hoping to recover compensation from approximately $1.1 billion in disputed funds linked to an Israel-Iran pipeline project, although access to the money remains…

Description from Hindustan Times.