Iran promises massive attack on Israel – but does it want ceasefire?
Israel is braced for the nightly missile attacks, after a day of Israeli attacks across Iran. Despite pleas from world leaders, there is as yet no sign of de-escalation.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tonight refused to rule out targeting Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei – claiming that his death would help end the conflict, not escalate it.
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