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What is Israel Doomsday Clock and is it still running or destroyed? Here's when Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei predicted Israel would no longer exist

Israeli airstrikes hit several government and military-related targets in Tehran on Monday. The strikes focused on facilities tied to Iran's internal security, military infrastructure and an Israel Doomsday clock counting down to the nation's end. Targets Linked to Iran's Internal Forces The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said fighter jets attacked headquarters and other facilities used by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and Iran's internal security forces. The targeted forces work under the Iranian regime's military. Their duties include internal defense, controlling threats and maintaining government stability. These forces have been involved in controlling unrest and protests within Iran. Also Read: Strait of Hormuz Closure: What is Iran's next move as regime takes final call to close Strait of Hormuz with Yemen joining Iran in war against US and Israel? See if Russia may come to Iran's aid in war by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Chi phí cấy ghép răng là bao nhiêu vào năm 2025 (kiểm tra giá) Cấy ghép răng | Quảng cáo tìm kiếm Tìm hiểu thêm Undo Evin Prison and Israel Doomsday Clock The airstrikes also hit Evin Prison, known for housing political detainees. Israeli officials said the prison represents the government's control over dissent. A digital clock in Palestine Square was also targeted. This clock was unveiled in 2017. It displayed a countdown to 2040, the year when Iran's Supreme Leader predicted that Israel would no longer exist. Iran Releases Footage Denying Damage After Israel said the countdown clock was destroyed, Iran's Mehr news outlet published a video. It showed the clock still active. The outlet said the footage was taken after the Israeli attack. However, the timing of the video could not be verified. Iran has tight control over images showing effects of Israeli strikes, making confirmation difficult. Live Events Also Read: Which country can give nuclear warheads to Iran? Russia's Dmitriy Medvedev says US strikes may backfire as Iran may now begin nuclear weapons production and procure nuclear warheads from other nations Large-Scale Strikes in Tehran Area In a separate action, more than 50 Israeli fighter jets carried out another wave of strikes. These attacks hit missile factories, radar systems, military headquarters and missile storage locations. The IDF said this operation aimed to damage Iran's ability to build and store missiles. The military added that it intended to reduce the operational power of Iran's armed forces. FAQs Why did Israel target the Doomsday clock in Tehran? Israel targeted the clock because it symbolized Iran's desire to see Israel gone by 2040, as stated by Iran's leader. What sites were hit by Israel in the latest airstrikes? Israel targeted IRGC bases, internal security offices, Evin Prison, missile facilities, radar systems, and Israel Doomsday Clock in central Tehran.