Iran's Khamenei Vows Revenge on Israel for ‘Starting War'
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei vowed to 'act forcefully' and avenge an Israeli military strike on his country that's so far killed his most senior generals and targeted key nuclear sites.
Israel 'should not think that it is over because they attacked and it is finished. No. They started this and initiated the war. We won't allow them to escape unscathed from this great crime they have committed,' Khamenei said in a pre-recorded message shown on state TV.
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