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‘Significant damage’: Iran breaches Iron Dome, strikes Israel’s ‘Pentagon’ in Tel Aviv – watch video

Iran launched a powerful retaliatory strike late Friday night, targeting one of Israel’s most heavily guarded military sites, the Kirya compound in Tel Aviv, following Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, which targeted Iran’s nuclear facility at Natanz.The Kirya, often referred to as Israel’s version of the Pentagon, houses the Israel Defence Forces’ (IDF) general staff, the […]

Explainer: How Iran’s nuclear progress triggered Israeli strike – and why it matters

Iran’s nuclear facility (AP photo) Israel on early Friday launched its “greatest military operations in history” against Iran, targeting nuclear sites and military camps. The ‘preemptive strikes’ by Israel resulted in killing of top military commanders and scientists in Khamenei-led Islamic Republic.Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu called it a strike at “the heart of Iran’s nuclear […]

‘Any country that attempts to defend Israel will …’: Iran issues warning; threatens ‘new targets’

Iran on Friday issued a sharp warning to any nation considering stepping in to defend Israel amid escalating hostilities in the Middle East. The declaration came after Israel launched what it called its “greatest military operations in history” – Operation Rising Lion – targeting Iran’s nuclear and military infrastructure.In response, Iran unleashed a barrage of […]

Iran strikes back after Israel’s Operation Rising Lion; Netanyahu warns ‘more is on the way’ – How the night unfolded

A tense escalation unfolded across the Middle East overnight, as Iran launched missile strikes toward Israel late Friday and early Saturday. The move came in response to what Iran described as Israel’s earlier attacks on its territory. The confrontation began with Israel’s “greatest military operations in history,” against Iran. In a sweeping and highly coordinated […]

Israel hits Iran nuclear site, kills its military brass, top scientists

Iran was reeling on Friday from waves of Israeli strikes that decapitated its military chain of command and targeted a key nuclear facility, as US President Donald Trump urged Iran to strike a deal curbing its nuclear programme or risk “even more brutal” attacks.Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu described the assault, which was brought about by […]

‘Expect several waves of Iranian attacks’: Netanyahu after Israeli strikes; US moves destroyers to region

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Pic credit: AP) As Israel unleashes one of its biggest strikes on Iran, its Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday said that he expects “several waves of Iranian attacks.” In a video message, he confirmed that US was briefed before launching an attack on Iranian military and nuclear sites. However, […]

Operation Rising Lion: Did Donald Trump know in advance of Israel’s strikes on Iran? What he said

Donald Trump on Israel’s ‘preemptive strikes’ on Iran US President Donald Trump told Fox News he had advance knowledge of Israel’s strikes on Iran and specified that Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.“Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb, and we are hoping to get back to the negotiating table. We will […]

Operation ‘Rising Lion’: How world leaders reacted to Israel’s strike on Iran; Netanyahu vows to continue operation

Israeli PM Netanyahu, left, and New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon World leaders reacted swiftly on Friday to Israel’s military operation against Iran, launched late Thursday night with explosions reported in the capital, Tehran.Iran’s state-run news agency confirmed the blasts, while Israel’s defense minister described the attacks as “preemptive strikes.”The strikes come amid rising tensions surrounding […]

Operation Rising Lion: Before strike, Trump called for diplomacy; hours later, Israel hit Iran

Just hours before Israel launched a military strike on Iran, US President Donald Trump called for a peaceful resolution to tensions over Iran’s nuclear program. In a message posted late Thursday on his Truth Social account, Trump wrote, “We remain committed to a Diplomatic Resolution to the Iran Nuclear Issue! My entire Administration has been […]

Israel’s Operation Rising Lion: Iran warns ‘sworn enemies’ should expect retaliation; says US ‘responsible for consequences’

ranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (Image credit: AP) Iran warned Israel after it launched “Operation Rising Lion” on Thursday in Tehran, targeting Iranian nuclear and military sites. Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Friday, issued a statement stating that Israel’s strike reveals their malicious nature. “Israel opened its wicked and blood-stained hand to […]