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The Sun
14 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Iran launches 3rd night of strikes as Netanyahu warns war could lead to ‘regime change' in Tehran
IRAN has launched another blistering set of missiles into Israel as the Middle East faces a third night of carnage. Benjamin Netanyahu said just before the latest blitz that Iran is now "very weak" as he warned of an impending "regime change" in Tehran. 5 5 5 5 5 Israel successfully blasted numerous Iranian targets today but Tehran Iran fired back tonight with a barrage of around 30 missiles targeting central Israel and Jerusalem. But the retaliatory attacks have done little to restore much faith among Iranian locals who have spent the past three days awaiting the next Israeli blitz. Chaos erupted in Tehran today as civilians began to flee the Iranian capital amid car bombings and relentless Israeli air strikes. A CNN correspondent based in Tehran has now reported people becoming increasingly more stressed and panicking amid the high intensity attacks. Pictures show hundreds of cars gridlocked on roads as they try to flee the capital city. Local media reports heavy damage was caused to Tehran's urban infrastructure. Many buildings were seen destroyed in various parts of the city. The strikes are also said to have obliterated an aircraft repair centre, and targeted the city's famous Valiasr Square. A slew of car bombings were also reported, which the Iranian media has blamed in Israel. Tel Aviv has denied setting off these bombs. Netanyahu told Fox News ' Special Report with Bret Baier that Iranian civilians are now growing tired of the current regime. The Israeli PM claims the current leadership doesn't "have the people", and says "80 per cent of the people" want to overthrow it. Israeli officials have even said Iran 's theocratic dictator Khamenei is not "off limits" from being targeted in the airstrikes. There is now growing concerns that the US may be drawn into the raging conflict. Donald Trump told ABC News network that it remains possible he will become involved at some point if strikes continue. He warned Tehran would experience "the full strength" of the US military if it attacks the US bases in the Middle East. Iran and Israel sit on the brink of a full-scale war after Tel Aviv accused Tehran of trying to develop a nuclear bomb.
LBCI
17 hours ago
- Politics
- LBCI
Israel warns Iranians to leave areas near weapons facilities nationwide
The Israeli military on Sunday urged Iranian civilians to evacuate residential areas near weapons facilities across the country after waves of Israeli strikes on military targets. "For your safety, we ask that you evacuate these (areas) immediately and refrain from returning until further notice. Proximity to these facilities puts your life at risk," military spokesman Avichay Adraee said in a post on X, which was shared in Arabic and Persian. AFP
