Khamenei Killed, Senior Israeli Official Says
Jerusalem: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday announced the launch of a joint military operation with the United States against Iran, describing it as a decisive step to eliminate what he termed an “existential threat” posed by the Iranian regime.
Addressing the nation, Netanyahu said the operation—named “Operation Roaring Lion”—aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons capability. He thanked former US President Donald Trump for his “historic leadership” and support.
Netanyahu accused Iran’s leadership of fuelling regional instability, supporting terrorism, and threatening both Israel and the United States for decades. He asserted that the action was necessary to safeguard Israel’s security and protect global stability.
The Prime Minister also called on various ethnic groups within Iran to “rid themselves of the yoke of tyranny” and work towards a “free and peace-seeking Iran.”
Urging calm at home, Netanyahu appealed to Israeli citizens to strictly adhere to the directives of the Home Front Command, warning that the coming days would require “patience and fortitude.”
Further details about the scale and scope of the operation were not immediately disclosed.
Israel Defense Forces say missiles were identified from Iran, interception systems deployed; Home Front Command issues precautionary mobile alerts in affected areas.
Trump acknowledges that there could be American casualties following Iran strikes, saying 'that often happens in war.'
Israeli strike happened near the offices of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. State television acknowledged an explosion in the area of the offices.
President Donald Trump has appealed to the Iranian people to “take over your government” after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran. He said: “It will be yours to take.”
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