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The BBC's Jon Donnison in Jerusalem reports as Trump says "major combat operations" have begun.
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Notable Quotes
""major combat operations""
— Donald Trump , Politician
""pre-emptive" attack"
— Israel Katz , Politician
""meticulously coordinated" operation"
— Kristi Noem , Politician
"major combat operations have begun"
— Donald Trump , Politician
"Short time ago, US military began major combat operation in Iran. Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The attacks on Iran aimed to remove an existential threat."
— Benjamin Netanyahu , Politician
"They want to raise the cost for these countries, with the hope probably that these countries will pressure the US administration to stop this war."
— Muhanad Seloom , Academic
"We feel that that is a correct story."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"when we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take. This will be probably your only chance for generations."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"as far as I know."
— Abbas Araghchi , Politician
Key People
Abbas Araghchi is the Foreign Minister of Iran.
A veteran security figure and long-time adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader who has returned to a central role in shaping Tehran’s military and diplomatic strategy.
Supreme Leader of Iran.
Iranian defense minister stated to have been killed in recent strikes.
Benjamin Netanyahu is the prime minister of Israel.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Israel Katz is the Defense Minister of Israel.
Kristi Noem is the former U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards.
Head of the Military Bureau of the Supreme Leader.
Muhanad Seloom is an assistant professor in Critical Security Studies at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies.
Nicolas Maduro is the President of Venezuela.
Head of the Intelligence Directorate of the Khatam al-Anbiya emergency command.
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The BBC's Jon Donnison in Jerusalem reports as Trump says "major combat operations" have begun.
Israel launched a daylight attack on Tehran, with explosions reported near the Supreme Leader's offices. President Trump announced 'major combat operations' against Iran.
Explosions were heard in Tehran and other Middle Eastern capitals as the US and Israel launched coordinated strikes on Iran. President Trump confirmed the start of 'major combat operations' against the Iranian regime.
The US and Israel initiated a major attack on Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran. President Trump urged Iranians to 'take over' their government, calling the operation a 'noble mission.'
The US and Israel conducted a joint military operation against Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran and other cities. President Trump announced 'major combat operations' to eliminate threats from the Iranian regime.
Joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran led to explosions in Tehran, with smoke rising near the Supreme Leader's offices. President Trump called for Iranians to rise against their government.
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